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Hymas Family History

Hymas Surname Meaning

English: probably an Essex variant of Hindmarsh; however it cannot be formally ruled out that the name arises from Middle English heigh messe masse ‘High Mass’.

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


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Where is the Hymas family from?

You can see how Hymas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hymas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hymas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 131 Hymas families living in Essex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hymas's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hymas families in 1891.
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What did your Hymas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hymas. 19% of Hymas men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Hymas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hymas were Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    14%
  • French Polisher
    14%
  • Carpenter joiner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 410 immigration records available for the last name Hymas. 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 702 military records available for the last name Hymas. For the veterans among your Hymas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hymas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hymas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hymas in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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