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Hlyn Family History

Hlyn 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: Lyn, Hayn, Klyn, Heyn, Han, Hay, Horn, Hain, Lyon, Lye

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Where is the Hlyn family from?

You can see how Hlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hlyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hlyn family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Hlyn's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Hlyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hlyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hlyn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Hlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlyn 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hlyn. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hlyn. For the veterans among your Hlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hlyn lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Hlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hlyn in 1989 was 81, and 81 in 2001.

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