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Hyliard Family History

Hyliard 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: Hyland, Hilliard, Aylward, Hillard, Hellard, Hilyard, Hillary, Hard

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Where is the Hyliard family from?

You can see how Hyliard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyliard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyliard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hyliard family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Hyliard's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Hyliard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyliard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Hyliard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyliard 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hyliard. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hyliard. For the veterans among your Hyliard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyliard lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1992, in the United States, Hyliard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hyliard in 1959 was 44, and 56 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyliard 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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