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Hylan Family History

Hylan Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Hyland. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Hylan family from?

You can see how Hylan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hylan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hylan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hylan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hylan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hylan families in 1891.
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What did your Hylan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hylan. 100% of Hylan 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Hylan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hylan 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Hylan. 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 288 military records available for the last name Hylan. For the veterans among your Hylan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hylan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hylan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hylan in 1957 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hylan 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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