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Hyas Family History

Hyas 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: Haas, Vyas, Dyas, Hyams, Hymas, Byas, Han, Yan, Hay, Ham

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Where is the Hyas family from?

You can see how Hyas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hyas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hyas families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Hyas's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Hyas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyas 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 Hyas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman and Cannery Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hyas. 100% of Hyas men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Hyas women worked as a Cannery Hand.

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cannery Hand
    100%

What Hyas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Hyas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyas 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hyas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hyas. For the veterans among your Hyas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyas lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyas 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyas

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