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Hisset Family History

Hisset 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: Bisset, Hussey, Hassel, Hassett, Hiskey, Nissen, Hessel, Hasse, Hirst

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Where is the Hisset family from?

You can see how Hisset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisset family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Hisset families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hisset families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hisset's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hisset families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hisset 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 132 census records available for the last name Hisset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisset 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hisset. 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 Hisset. For the veterans among your Hisset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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