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Hisky Family History

Hisky 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: Hiskey, Hisey, Husky, Hick, Misko, Hasty, Siska, Lasky, Miska, Hilke

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Where is the Hisky family from?

You can see how Hisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hisky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hisky families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hisky's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hisky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hisky 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 377 census records available for the last name Hisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisky 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hisky. 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 72 military records available for the last name Hisky. For the veterans among your Hisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisky lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Hisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hisky in 1947 was 44, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hisky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hisky 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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