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Hiser Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Heiser .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hisey, Wiser, Hyser, Hizer, Huser, Haser, Hiner, Hisel, Hise, Heiser

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Where is the Hiser family from?

You can see how Hiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Hiser families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hiser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hiser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hiser. 22% of Hiser men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Hiser women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiser were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Saleslady
    7%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiser 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Hiser. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hiser. For the veterans among your Hiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiser lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hiser in 1954 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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