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Hiymer Family History

Hiymer 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: Hilmer, Hymer, Homer, Hamer, Hayer, Holmer, Helmer, Hammer, Heyer

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Where is the Hiymer family from?

You can see how Hiymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiymer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hiymer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hiymer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hiymer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Hiymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiymer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hiymer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hiymer. For the veterans among your Hiymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiymer lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1982, in the United States, Hiymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hiymer in 1980 was 80, and 73 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiymer 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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