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Hyers Family History

Hyers Surname Meaning

Variant of Hires a surname of German origin. English: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hyers family from?

You can see how Hyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Hyers families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hyers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hyers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyers 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 Hyers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hyers. 100% of Hyers 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Hyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyers 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Hyers. 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 842 military records available for the last name Hyers. For the veterans among your Hyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hyers in 1963 was 85, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyers 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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