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Hyman Family History

Hyman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Heiman.

Americanized form of German Heimann.

English: variant of Hayman.

Dutch: variant mostly archaic or Americanized of Hijman itself a variant of Heyman.

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


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Where is the Hyman family from?

You can see how Hyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 339 Hyman families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Hyman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hyman families in 1891.
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What did your Hyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hyman. 11% of Hyman men worked as an Incapacitated and 70% of Hyman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyman were Ladies Tailor and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Tailor
    6%
  • Ladies Tailor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 81,000 census records available for the last name Hyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyman 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 17,000 immigration records available for the last name Hyman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11,000 military records available for the last name Hyman. For the veterans among your Hyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hyman in 1942 was 20, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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