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Hymers Name Meaning

see Hindmarsh .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hyers, Hymer, Hymes, Homer, Hamer, Wymer, Byers, Ayers, Myers, Syers

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Where is the Hymers family from?

You can see how Hymers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hymers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hymers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 47 Hymers families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Hymers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hymers families in 1911.
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What did your Hymers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hymers. 53% of Hymers 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hymers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hymers 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Hymers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 509 military records available for the last name Hymers. For the veterans among your Hymers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hymers lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Hymers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hymers in 1958 was 54, and 91 in 2003.

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