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Hiams Family History

Hiams 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: Iams, Hyams, Hams, Iiams, Ham, Hamm, Hines, Haas, Hass, Hils

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Where is the Hiams family from?

You can see how Hiams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiams family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hiams families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Hiams families living in Worcestershire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Hiams's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Hiams families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiams 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 Hiams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hiams. 78% of Hiams women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Household Duties
    23%

What Hiams family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Hiams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiams 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hiams. 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 44 military records available for the last name Hiams. For the veterans among your Hiams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiams lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Hiams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hiams in 1968 was 92, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiams 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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