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Hysan Family History

Hysan 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: Hasan, Hyman, Hyson, Hylan, Han, Yan, Yuan, Husain, Hyun, Hyden

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Where is the Hysan family from?

You can see how Hysan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hysan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hysan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hysan families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hysan's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hysan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hysan 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 Hysan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hysan. 100% of Hysan women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Hysan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Hysan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hysan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hysan. 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 32 military records available for the last name Hysan. For the veterans among your Hysan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hysan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hysan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hysan in 1965 was 81, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hysan 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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