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Hisner Family History

Hisner Name 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: Hiner, Risner, Eisner, Hirner, Hosner, Wisner, Isner, Hiser, Hisler

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Where is the Hisner family from?

You can see how Hisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hisner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hisner families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hisner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hisner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hisner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hisner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hisner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Hisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisner 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hisner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Hisner. For the veterans among your Hisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisner lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Hisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hisner in 1979 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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