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Hister Family History

Hister 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: Lister, Huster, Hoster, Hester, Kister, Rister, Fister, Hiter, Mister

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Where is the Hister family from?

You can see how Hister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Hister families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hister's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hister families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hister 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 Hister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hister. 63% of Hister men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Hister women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hister were Farm Laborer and 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
    63%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

What Hister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Hister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hister 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Hister. 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 124 military records available for the last name Hister. For the veterans among your Hister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hister lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hister in 1970 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hister 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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