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Hiszem Family History

Hiszem 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, Holzem, Ciszek, Hiser, Hisey, Hisel, Hisler, Hisle, Hise

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Hiszem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiszem 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Hiszem. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hiszem. For the veterans among your Hiszem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiszem lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Hiszem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hiszem in 1975 was 67, and 81 in 1995.

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