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Hynum Family History

Hynum 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: Bynum, Lynum, Hyun, Ranum, Yum, Lynam, Holum, Henjum, Hanus, Hoium

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Where is the Hynum family from?

You can see how Hynum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hynum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hynum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Hynum families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hynum's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hynum families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hynum 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 Hynum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hynum. 32% of Hynum men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Foreman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

What Hynum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Hynum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hynum 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hynum. 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 197 military records available for the last name Hynum. For the veterans among your Hynum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hynum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hynum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hynum in 1962 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hynum 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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