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Hisen Family History

Hisen 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: Eisen, Hasen, Husen, Risen, Hiser, Hisey, Hisel, Hise, Hagen, Heiden

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Where is the Hisen family from?

You can see how Hisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hisen families living in Minnesota. This was about 59% of all the recorded Hisen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hisen 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 213 census records available for the last name Hisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisen 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hisen. 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 53 military records available for the last name Hisen. For the veterans among your Hisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisen lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Hisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hisen in 1986 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hisen 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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