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Hynn Family History

Hynn 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: Hyun, Henn, Lynn, Hann, Hunn, Wynn, Rynn, Honn, Hynd, Pynn

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Where is the Hynn family from?

You can see how Hynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hynn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hynn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hynn families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hynn's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hynn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hynn 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 Hynn 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 Hynn. 100% of Hynn men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Hynn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • State Registered Nurse
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hynn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hynn. 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 189 military records available for the last name Hynn. For the veterans among your Hynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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