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Hymes Family History

Hymes Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heims.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hymes family from?

You can see how Hymes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hymes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hymes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Hymes families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hymes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hymes families in 1891.
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What did your Hymes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hymes. 88% of Hymes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Policewoman
    13%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hymes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hymes 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 918 immigration records available for the last name Hymes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hymes. For the veterans among your Hymes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hymes lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hymes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hymes in 1948 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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