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Hyner Family History

Hyner Surname Meaning

see Hiner.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hyner family from?

You can see how Hyner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Hyner families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hyner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hyner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyner 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 Hyner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyner. 31% of Hyner men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Hyner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyner were Painter and Teacher.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Hyner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hyner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyner 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Hyner. 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 281 military records available for the last name Hyner. For the veterans among your Hyner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hyner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hyner in 1964 was 48, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hyner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyner 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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