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Hylen Family History

Hylen Surname Meaning

Swedish (Hylén): ornamental name composed of an unexplained first element + the adjectival suffix -én a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’.

Norwegian: habitational name from either of two farms so named of uncertain etymology.

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


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Where is the Hylen family from?

You can see how Hylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hylen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hylen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hylen families living in Manitoba. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hylen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hylen families in 1911.
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What did your Hylen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hylen. 24% of Hylen men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Hylen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hylen were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Florist
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Help On Farm
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Hylen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hylen 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Hylen. 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 226 military records available for the last name Hylen. For the veterans among your Hylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hylen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hylen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hylen in 1953 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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