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Hyneman Family History

Hyneman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch or German Heineman.

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


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Where is the Hyneman family from?

You can see how Hyneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyneman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyneman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Hyneman families living in Alberta. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hyneman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hyneman families in 1911.
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What did your Hyneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyneman. 32% of Hyneman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hyneman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyneman were Farm Laborer and Operator.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

What Hyneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hyneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyneman 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Hyneman. 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 558 military records available for the last name Hyneman. For the veterans among your Hyneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyneman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hyneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hyneman in 1955 was 46, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyneman 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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