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Hysel Family History

Hysel 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: Hymel, Hisel, Hysell, Hyser, Hyde, Hase, Hamel, Hose, Hyden, Hassel

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Where is the Hysel family from?

You can see how Hysel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hysel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hysel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 151 Hysel families living in Ohio. This was about 87% of all the recorded Hysel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hysel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hysel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hysel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hysel. 25% of Hysel men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    25%

What Hysel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Hysel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hysel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hysel. 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 84 military records available for the last name Hysel. For the veterans among your Hysel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hysel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hysel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hysel in 1964 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hysel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hysel 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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