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Hysaw Family History

Hysaw 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: Hisaw, Hasan, Haw, Hoshaw, Besaw, Yaw, Husa, Husar, Hymas, Hyman

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Where is the Hysaw family from?

You can see how Hysaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hysaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hysaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hysaw family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hysaw's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hysaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hysaw 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 Hysaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hysaw. 42% of Hysaw men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Hysaw women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hysaw were Farm Hand and Timekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    46%
  • Cook
    37%
  • Timekeeper
    19%
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What Hysaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Hysaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hysaw 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hysaw. 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 149 military records available for the last name Hysaw. For the veterans among your Hysaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hysaw lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hysaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hysaw in 1960 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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