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Hylenski Family History

Hylenski 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: Helinski, Lenski, Hilinski, Dylewski, Zelenski, Zalenski, Olenski

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Where is the Hylenski family from?

You can see how Hylenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hylenski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hylenski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hylenski family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hylenski's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hylenski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hylenski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hylenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Forelady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hylenski. 50% of Hylenski men worked as a Weaver and 100% of Hylenski women worked as a Forelady.

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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

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Forelady
    100%

What Hylenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Hylenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hylenski 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hylenski. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hylenski. For the veterans among your Hylenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hylenski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hylenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hylenski in 1957 was 45, and 87 in 2004.

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