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Hissory Family History

Hissory 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: Hissong, Hickory, Hissom, Hillary, Hussey, Nissley, Hasson, Hiskey

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Where is the Hissory family from?

You can see how Hissory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hissory family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hissory families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hissory's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hissory families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Hissory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hissory 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hissory. 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 Hissory. For the veterans among your Hissory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hissory lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hissory 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 Hissory

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