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Hymson Family History

Hymson 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: Hymon, Hyson, Hynson, Hamson, Samson, Hasson, Hanson, Hampson, Ramson

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Where is the Hymson family from?

You can see how Hymson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hymson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hymson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hymson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hymson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hymson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hymson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hymson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hymson. 82% of Hymson men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Hymson women worked as a Salesman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hymson were Farmer and Clerk.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    82%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Hymson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Hymson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hymson 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Hymson. 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 72 military records available for the last name Hymson. For the veterans among your Hymson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hymson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hymson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hymson in 1957 was 33, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hymson 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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