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Hymen Family History

Hymen 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: Hyden, Homen, Hymon, Hymel, Hyman, Hylen, Hymer, Hymes, Hagen, Hayden

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Where is the Hymen family from?

You can see how Hymen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hymen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hymen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hymen families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hymen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hymen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hymen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hymen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hymen. 30% of Hymen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Hymen women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hymen were Merchant and Sales Lady.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Merchant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Sales Lady
    50%

What Hymen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hymen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hymen 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Hymen. 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 275 military records available for the last name Hymen. For the veterans among your Hymen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hymen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hymen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hymen in 1964 was 79, and 47 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hymen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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