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Hyser Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Heiser .

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


Similar surnames: Hyzer, Kyser, Hyler, Heyser, Hyer, Hiser, Hymer, Ryser, Hiner, Wiser

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Where is the Hyser family from?

You can see how Hyser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Hyser families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hyser's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hyser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hyser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyser. 31% of Hyser men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hyser women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyser were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hyser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyser 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Hyser. 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 462 military records available for the last name Hyser. For the veterans among your Hyser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hyser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hyser in 1962 was 93, and 71 in 2004.

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