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Hissing Family History

Hissing 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: Hassing, Hissong, Wissing, Hessing, Helsing, Hilding, Hasting

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Where is the Hissing family from?

You can see how Hissing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hissing family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hissing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hissing family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hissing's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hissing families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hissing 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 239 census records available for the last name Hissing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hissing 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Hissing. 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 39 military records available for the last name Hissing. For the veterans among your Hissing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hissing lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Hissing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hissing in 1963 was 77, and 62 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hissing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hissing 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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