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Huyn Family History

Huyn Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Huhn, Hunn, Hayn, Huy, Heyn, Hurn, Huynh, Han, Hay, Horn

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Huyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huyn 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Huyn. 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 216 military records available for the last name Huyn. For the veterans among your Huyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huyn lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1992, in the United States, Huyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Huyn in 1986 was 73, and 95 in 1992.

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