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Hymer Family History

Hymer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heimer. Shortened form of Beckelhymer a surname of German origin (see also Picklesimer).

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


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Where is the Hymer family from?

You can see how Hymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hymer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Hymer families living in Durham. This was about 61% of all the recorded Hymer's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hymer families in 1891.
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What did your Hymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hymer. 50% of Hymer men worked as an Insurance Agent and 90% of Hymer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hymer were Bricklayer Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Insurance Agent
    50%
  • Bricklayer Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    11%

What Hymer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hymer 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Hymer. 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 839 military records available for the last name Hymer. For the veterans among your Hymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hymer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hymer in 1942 was 27, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hymer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hymer 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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