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Hishi Family History

Hishi 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: Nishi, Oishi, Kishi, Shi, Ishii, Hashim, High, Risi, Hirai, Huish

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Where is the Hishi family from?

You can see how Hishi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hishi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hishi families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hishi's in USA. California had the highest population of Hishi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hishi 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 40 census records available for the last name Hishi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hishi 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 Hishi. 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 Hishi. For the veterans among your Hishi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hishi lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hishi 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hishi

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