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Hishen Family History

Hishen 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: Fisher, Shen, Risher, Eisen, Fishel, Hillen, Hasten, Hitchen, Hiskey

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Where is the Hishen family from?

You can see how Hishen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hishen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hishen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Hishen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hishen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hishen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hishen 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 175 census records available for the last name Hishen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hishen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hishen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hishen. For the veterans among your Hishen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hishen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Hishen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hishen in 1973 was 79, and 99 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hishen 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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