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Hymers Family History

Hymers Surname Meaning

see Hindmarsh.

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


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Where is the Hymers family from?

You can see how Hymers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hymers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hymers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 126 Hymers families living in Durham. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hymers's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hymers families in 1891.
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What did your Hymers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hymers. 38% of Hymers men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Hymers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hymers were Iron Moulder and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Coal Filler Below Heavy Work
    13%
  • Colliery Hewer
    13%
  • Iron Moulder
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Help
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hymers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hymers 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Hymers. 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 509 military records available for the last name Hymers. For the veterans among your Hymers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hymers lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Hymers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hymers in 1958 was 54, and 91 in 2003.

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