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Hisam Family History

Hisam Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chisam, Hisaw, Hissam, Ham, Hasan, Imam, Islam, Pisa, Haslam, Sam

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Where is the Hisam family from?

You can see how Hisam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hisam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Hisam families living in West Virginia. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hisam's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Hisam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hisam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Hisam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Hisam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Hisam. For the veterans among your Hisam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hisam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hisam in 1966 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hisam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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