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Hiskett Family History

Hiskett Surname Meaning

variant of Hiscock.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hiskett family from?

You can see how Hiskett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiskett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiskett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Hiskett families living in Somerset. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hiskett's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hiskett families in 1891.
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What did your Hiskett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiskett. 67% of Hiskett men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Hiskett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hiskett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiskett 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Hiskett. 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 257 military records available for the last name Hiskett. For the veterans among your Hiskett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiskett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hiskett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hiskett in 1966 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiskett 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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