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Hyna Family History

Hyna 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: Hana, Hynd, Han, Hata, Hong, Hua, Hunt, Rana, Hand, Hyde

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Where is the Hyna family from?

You can see how Hyna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyna family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hyna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Hyna families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hyna's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hyna families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hyna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyna. 37% of Hyna men worked as a Musician and 50% of Hyna women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyna were Laborer 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

  • Musician
    37%
  • Butcher
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Hyna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Hyna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyna 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Hyna. 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 55 military records available for the last name Hyna. For the veterans among your Hyna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyna lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hyna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hyna in 1951 was 65, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyna 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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