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Hiznay Family History

Hiznay 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: Hiney, Hannay, Hiday, Hiza, Sinay, Henry, Hay, Hillary, Sidney, Hanna

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Where is the Hiznay family from?

You can see how Hiznay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiznay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hiznay families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hiznay's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hiznay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiznay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiznay ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Hiznay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiznay 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hiznay. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hiznay. For the veterans among your Hiznay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiznay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hiznay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hiznay in 1968 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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