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Hynan Family History

Hynan 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: Honan, Tynan, Synan, Hyman, Hanan, Hylan, Dynan, Han, Yan, Yuan

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Where is the Hynan family from?

You can see how Hynan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hynan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hynan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hynan family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hynan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hynan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hynan 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 Hynan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hynan. 29% of Hynan men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Hynan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Hynan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hynan 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Hynan. 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 169 military records available for the last name Hynan. For the veterans among your Hynan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hynan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hynan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hynan in 1968 was 88, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hynan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hynan 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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