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Hisly Family History

Hisly 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: Hisey, Hisle, Nisly, Hill, Lilly, Tilly, Hils, Hille, Hild, Hasty

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Where is the Hisly family from?

You can see how Hisly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hisly family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hisly's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hisly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hisly 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 16 census records available for the last name Hisly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisly 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hisly. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hisly. For the veterans among your Hisly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hisly 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 Hisly

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