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Hynson Family History

Hynson Name Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Hinson . Altered form of German Heinsen a habitational name from any of the three places called Heinsen in Lower Saxony.

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


Similar surnames: Hyson, Hanson, Henson, Anson, Herson, Ranson, Huson, Munson, Pinson

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Where is the Hynson family from?

You can see how Hynson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hynson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hynson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Hynson families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Hynson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hynson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hynson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hynson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hynson. 28% of Hynson men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Hynson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hynson were Salesman and Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hynson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hynson 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Hynson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hynson. For the veterans among your Hynson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hynson lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hynson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hynson in 1946 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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