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Hissiger Family History

Hissiger 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: Kissinger, Dissinger, Hassinger, Hessinger, Bissinger, Hilsinger

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Where is the Hissiger family from?

You can see how Hissiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hissiger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Hissiger families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hissiger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hissiger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hissiger 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 86 census records available for the last name Hissiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hissiger 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hissiger. 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 32 military records available for the last name Hissiger. For the veterans among your Hissiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hissiger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Hissiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hissiger in 1968 was 75, and 40 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hissiger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hissiger 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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