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Hissett Name Meaning

variant of Issett with prosthetic H-; see Izzard .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Hassett, Bissett, Russett, Blissett, Hogsett, Grissett, Lipsett

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Where is the Hissett family from?

You can see how Hissett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hissett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hissett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Hissett families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hissett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hissett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hissett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hissett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hissett. 88% of Hissett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    13%
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What Hissett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Hissett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hissett 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Hissett. 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 49 military records available for the last name Hissett. For the veterans among your Hissett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hissett lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Hissett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hissett in 1954 was 54, and 71 in 2001.

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