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Hynen Family History

Hynen 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, Hanen, Hynes, Hylen, Hynek, Heynen, Hagen, Hayden, Hyde, Hone

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Where is the Hynen family from?

You can see how Hynen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hynen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hynen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hynen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Hynen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hynen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hynen 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 172 census records available for the last name Hynen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hynen 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Hynen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hynen. For the veterans among your Hynen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hynen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Hynen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hynen in 1980 was 75, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hynen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hynen 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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