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Hiam Family History

Hiam Surname Meaning

see Higham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hiam family from?

You can see how Hiam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Hiam families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hiam's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hiam families in 1891.
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What did your Hiam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hiam. 60% of Hiam men worked as a Bricklayer and 61% of Hiam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hiam were Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Electrician
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    61%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hiam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiam 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 720 immigration records available for the last name Hiam. 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 820 military records available for the last name Hiam. For the veterans among your Hiam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiam lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hiam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hiam in 1962 was 87, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiam 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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