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Hiskett Name Meaning

variant of Hiscock .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Haskett, Heskett, Hackett, Baskett, Hassett, Hiskey, Hesketh, Foskett

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Where is the Hiskett family from?

You can see how Hiskett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiskett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiskett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Hiskett family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiskett's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hiskett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiskett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiskett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiskett. 67% of Hiskett 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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hiskett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiskett 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Hiskett. 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 257 military records available for the last name Hiskett. For the veterans among your Hiskett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiskett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hiskett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hiskett in 1966 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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