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Hyames Family History

Hyames 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: Hyams, Hames, Hymes, Hayes, James, Hamel, Hamer, Hermes, Holmes, Ames

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Where is the Hyames family from?

You can see how Hyames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyames family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hyames families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hyames families living in Michigan. This was about 18% of all the recorded Hyames's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Hyames families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyames 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 Hyames ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyames. 34% of Hyames men worked as a Teacher and 100% of Hyames women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hyames family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Hyames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyames 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hyames. 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 129 military records available for the last name Hyames. For the veterans among your Hyames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyames lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hyames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hyames in 1964 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyames

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyames 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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