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Hyak Family History

Hyak 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: Hoak, Hak, Haak, Han, Yan, Hay, Ham, Pak, Hua, Hook

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Where is the Hyak family from?

You can see how Hyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hyak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Hyak families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hyak's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hyak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyak 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 Hyak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hyak. 45% of Hyak men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Merchant
    23%

What Hyak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Hyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyak 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Hyak. 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 31 military records available for the last name Hyak. For the veterans among your Hyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hyak in 1966 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyak 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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