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Hying Family History

Hying 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: Ying, Hoing, Heying, Hoying, Hing, Hyink, Yang, Hong, Hain, Yin

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Where is the Hying family from?

You can see how Hying families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hying family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hying families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Hying families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hying's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hying families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hying 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 Hying ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hying. 45% of Hying men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    12%

What Hying family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Hying. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hying 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hying. 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 161 military records available for the last name Hying. For the veterans among your Hying ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hying lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Hying life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hying in 1951 was 42, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hying

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hying 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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