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Hiessen Family History

Hiessen 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: Riessen, Hessen, Thiessen, Niessen, Nissen, Hessel, Wiesen, Jessen

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Where is the Hiessen family from?

You can see how Hiessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiessen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hiessen family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiessen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hiessen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiessen 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 10 census records available for the last name Hiessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiessen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hiessen. 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 military records available for the last name Hiessen. For the veterans among your Hiessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiessen 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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