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Hisch Family History

Hisch 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: Hirsch, Hosch, Fisch, Risch, Eisch, Misch, Wisch, Isch, Kisch, Tisch

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Where is the Hisch family from?

You can see how Hisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hisch families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hisch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hisch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hisch. 63% of Hisch men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hisch women worked as a Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Hisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Hisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisch 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Hisch. 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 99 military records available for the last name Hisch. For the veterans among your Hisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisch lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Hisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hisch in 1978 was 87, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hisch 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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