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Hissam Family History

Hissam Name Meaning

Origin undetermined. Compare Hissom .

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


Similar surnames: Hissom, Hisaw, Isham, Hussey, Wassom, Hussain, Hickam, Wisham, Issa

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Where is the Hissam family from?

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

What did your Hissam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hissam. 75% of Hissam men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hissam women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    75%
  • Farm Hand
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hissam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hissam 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hissam. 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 238 military records available for the last name Hissam. For the veterans among your Hissam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hissam lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hissam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hissam in 1965 was 69, and 59 in 2004.

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