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Hissork Family History

Hissork 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: Hissong, Hissom, Hiscock, Stork, Hasson, Bisson, Sisson, Hitson, Hiss

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Where is the Hissork family from?

You can see how Hissork families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hissork family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Hissork families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hissork's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hissork families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Hissork. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hissork 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hissork. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hissork. For the veterans among your Hissork ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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