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Hysom Family History

Hysom 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: Hyson, Som, Hyslop, Tyson, Hymon, Dyson, Huso, Lyson, Hom, Hysong

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Where is the Hysom family from?

You can see how Hysom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hysom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hysom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hysom families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hysom's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hysom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hysom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hysom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hysom. 67% of Hysom men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hysom women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hysom were Farmer and Cook.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Hysom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hysom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hysom 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Hysom. 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 160 military records available for the last name Hysom. For the veterans among your Hysom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hysom lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hysom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hysom in 1952 was 69, and 64 in 2004.

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