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Hymon Family History

Hymon Surname Meaning

African American: altered form of English Hyman. Jewish (American): variant of Hyman.

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


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Where is the Hymon family from?

You can see how Hymon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hymon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hymon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hymon families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hymon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hymon families in 1911.
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What did your Hymon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hymon. 43% of Hymon men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Hymon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hymon were Clerk and Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hymon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hymon 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Hymon. 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 298 military records available for the last name Hymon. For the veterans among your Hymon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hymon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hymon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hymon in 1965 was 61, and 63 in 2004.

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