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Hylands Family History

Hylands Surname Meaning

variant of Hyland with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hylands family from?

You can see how Hylands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hylands family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hylands families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hylands families living in London. This was about 7% of all the recorded Hylands's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hylands families in 1891.
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What did your Hylands ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hylands. 40% of Hylands men worked as a Builders Labourer and 86% of Hylands women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hylands were Blacksmith and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    40%
  • Farm Carter
    20%
  • Motor Driver
    20%
  • Blacksmith
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

What Hylands family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hylands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hylands 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hylands. 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 448 military records available for the last name Hylands. For the veterans among your Hylands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hylands lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hylands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hylands in 1967 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hylands 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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