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Hyers Family History

Hyers Name Meaning

Variant of Hires a surname of German origin. English: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Pyers, Myers, Wyers, Meers, Heys, Miers, Byers, Hiers, Styers, Peers

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Where is the Hyers family from?

You can see how Hyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Hyers families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Hyers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hyers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hyers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyers. 24% of Hyers men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Hyers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyers were Clerk and 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
    24%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Inspector
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyers 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Hyers. 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 842 military records available for the last name Hyers. For the veterans among your Hyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hyers in 1963 was 85, and 75 in 2004.

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