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Hynson Family History

Hynson Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Hinson.

Altered form of German Heinsen, a habitational name from any of the three places called Heinsen in Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Hynson family from?

You can see how Hynson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hynson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hynson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Hynson families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Hynson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hynson families in 1891.
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What did your Hynson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Varnish Makervarnish Works and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hynson. 100% of Hynson men worked as a Varnish Makervarnish Works and 100% of Hynson 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

  • Varnish Makervarnish Works
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 371 immigration records available for the last name Hynson. 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 Hynson. For the veterans among your Hynson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hynson lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hynson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hynson in 1946 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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