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Hypes Family History

Hypes Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Heibst: unexplained. The surname Heibst has apparently died out in Germany but it is still found in Alsace France. Compare Hipes .

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


Similar surnames: Hynes, Mynes, Hyles, Haynes, Howes, Hopes, Hyde, Lipes, Nytes, Ayles

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Where is the Hypes family from?

You can see how Hypes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hypes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hypes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hypes families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hypes's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hypes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hypes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hypes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hypes. 27% of Hypes men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Hypes women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hypes were Miner and Saleslady. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Coal Loader
    10%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    32%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Saleslady
    8%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hypes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hypes 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Hypes. 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 752 military records available for the last name Hypes. For the veterans among your Hypes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hypes lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hypes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hypes in 1951 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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