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Hynick Family History

Hynick Surname 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: Honick, Hick, Senick, Knick, Howick, Henrick, Nick, Tunick, Hydock

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Where is the Hynick family from?

You can see how Hynick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hynick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hynick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Hynick families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Hynick's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Hynick families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hynick 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 Hynick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hynick. 24% of Hynick men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hynick women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hynick were Clerk and Tailor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Tailor
    40%

What Hynick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Hynick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hynick 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Hynick. 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 104 military records available for the last name Hynick. For the veterans among your Hynick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hynick lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Hynick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hynick in 1961 was 48, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hynick 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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