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Hisley Family History

Hisley 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, Sisley, Hesley, Hosley, Hilley, Risley, Chisley, Isley

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Where is the Hisley family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hisley. 34% of Hisley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hisley women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hisley were Bus Boy and Saleslady. .

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Bus Boy
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Hisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hisley 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Hisley. 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 86 military records available for the last name Hisley. For the veterans among your Hisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hisley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hisley in 1966 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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