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Hymman Family History

Hymman 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: Hyman, Hamman, Harman, Hayman, Lyman, Hetman, Human, Hammann, Herman

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Where is the Hymman family from?

You can see how Hymman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hymman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hymman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Hymman family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hymman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hymman families in 1891.
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What did your Hymman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hymman. 100% of Hymman men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Hymman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hymman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hymman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hymman. For the veterans among your Hymman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hymman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hymman

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