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Hysner Family History

Hysner 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: Hosner, Hyser, Horner, Hosler, Kasner, Hasler, Henner, Kyser, Hafner

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Where is the Hysner family from?

You can see how Hysner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hysner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hysner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hysner families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hysner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hysner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hysner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hysner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Hysner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hysner 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hysner. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hysner. For the veterans among your Hysner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hysner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Hysner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hysner in 1956 was 52, and 38 in 2000.

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