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Hist Family History

Hist 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: Host, List, Hast, Wist, Hirst, Hitt, Hiss, Hilt, Haist, Hust

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Where is the Hist family from?

You can see how Hist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Hist families living in Manitoba. This was about 69% of all the recorded Hist's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hist families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hist. 38% of Hist men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hist women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Electrician Helper
    13%
  • Labor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hist 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Hist. 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 792 military records available for the last name Hist. For the veterans among your Hist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hist lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Hist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hist in 1965 was 57, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hist 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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