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Hisslop Family History

Hisslop 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: Hislop, Hyslop, Heslop, Hissom, Bishop, Nissley, Hasson, Kissler

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Where is the Hisslop family from?

You can see how Hisslop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisslop family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Hisslop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hisslop families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hisslop's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hisslop families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Hisslop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisslop 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hisslop. 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 Hisslop. For the veterans among your Hisslop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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