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Hylman Family History

Hylman 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: Helman, Holman, Hyman, Hylan, Halman, Hilman, Pylman, Hoylman, Kalman

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Where is the Hylman family from?

You can see how Hylman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hylman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hylman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hylman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hylman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hylman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hylman 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 101 census records available for the last name Hylman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hylman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hylman. 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 44 military records available for the last name Hylman. For the veterans among your Hylman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hylman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1979, in the United States, Hylman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hylman in 1970 was 66, and 70 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hylman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hylman 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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