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Hisaw Family History

Hisaw Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hisaw family from?

You can see how Hisaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hisaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Hisaw families living in Tennessee. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hisaw's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Hisaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hisaw 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 Hisaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hisaw. 49% of Hisaw men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hisaw women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hisaw were Labor and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Hisaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hisaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisaw 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hisaw. 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 426 military records available for the last name Hisaw. For the veterans among your Hisaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisaw lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hisaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hisaw in 1965 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hisaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hisaw 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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