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Hyll Family History

Hyll 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: Hill, Hall, Hell, Holl, Ryll, Hull, Hyle, Gill, Bell, Gall

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Where is the Hyll family from?

You can see how Hyll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyll family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hyll families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Hyll family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hyll's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hyll families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyll 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 100 census records available for the last name Hyll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyll 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Hyll. 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 Hyll. For the veterans among your Hyll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyll lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Hyll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hyll in 1974 was 62, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyll 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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