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Hyem Family History

Hyem Surname Meaning

see Higham.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hyem family from?

You can see how Hyem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hyem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Hyem families living in Suffolk. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hyem's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Hyem families in 1891.
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What did your Hyem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hyem. 90% of Hyem women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

What Hyem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hyem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyem 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Hyem. 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 92 military records available for the last name Hyem. For the veterans among your Hyem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyem lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Hyem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hyem in 1977 was 77, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyem 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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