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Hiymer Family History

Hiymer Name 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: Hilmer, Hymer, Homer, Hamer, Hayer, Holmer, Helmer, Hammer, Heyer

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Where is the Hiymer family from?

You can see how Hiymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiymer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hiymer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hiymer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hiymer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiymer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hiymer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hiymer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Hiymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiymer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hiymer. 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 Hiymer. For the veterans among your Hiymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiymer lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1982, in the United States, Hiymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hiymer in 1980 was 80, and 73 in 1982.

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