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Hyam Family History

Hyam Surname Meaning

see Higham. see Hyman.

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


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Where is the Hyam family from?

You can see how Hyam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 137 Hyam families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hyam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hyam families in 1891.
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What did your Hyam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hyam. 14% of Hyam men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 78% of Hyam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyam were Insurance Agent and Private Means.

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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

  • Horseman On Farm
    14%
  • Retired
    10%
  • Cowman
    10%
  • Insurance Agent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Hyam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hyam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyam 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hyam. 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 696 military records available for the last name Hyam. For the veterans among your Hyam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyam lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Hyam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hyam in 1971 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyam 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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