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Hisken Family History

Hisken 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: Hiskey, Hicken, Hinken, Hosken, Haskin, Eisen, Hillen, Hasten, Nissen

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Where is the Hisken family from?

You can see how Hisken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hisken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hisken families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Hisken family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hisken's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Hisken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hisken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hisken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hisken. 100% of Hisken men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Hisken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisken 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Hisken. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hisken. For the veterans among your Hisken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisken lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hisken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hisken in 1968 was 65, and 71 in 2003.

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