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Hyche Family History

Hyche Surname Meaning

English: perhaps an altered form of Hytch a variant of Hitch (see Richard). This surname is found mainly in AL.

Possibly an altered form of German Heiche a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name see Heick.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hyche family from?

You can see how Hyche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hyche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Hyche families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hyche's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hyche families in 1911.
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What did your Hyche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyche. 39% of Hyche men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hyche women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyche were Common Laborer and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Common Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hyche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyche 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Hyche. 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 Hyche. For the veterans among your Hyche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyche lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hyche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hyche in 1944 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyche 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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