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Hyans Family History

Hyans 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: Hans, Hyams, Ryans, Yang, Han, Yan, Hand, Hwang, Hyun, Huang

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Where is the Hyans family from?

You can see how Hyans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hyans families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hyans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hyans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyans 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 Hyans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hyans. 100% of Hyans 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Hyans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyans 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Hyans. 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 132 military records available for the last name Hyans. For the veterans among your Hyans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyans lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hyans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hyans in 1969 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyans 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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