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Hyun Family History

Hyun Surname Meaning

Korean (Hyŏn): there is one Chinese character for the surname Hyŏn. Some records indicate that there are 106 Hyŏn clans but only four can be documented and these all descend from the same founding ancestor.

The Hyŏn clan founding ancestor was a Koryŏ general named Hyŏn Tam-yun who lived during the latter part of the 12th century. Members of the Hyŏn clan can be found throughout Korea with high concentrations in Kyŏngsang North province, Kyŏnggi province, Ch’ungch’ŏng South province, and Chŏlla South province.

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


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You can see how Hyun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hyun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hyun families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hyun's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hyun families in 1891.
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What did your Hyun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hyun. 60% of Hyun men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

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There are 634 census records available for the last name Hyun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyun 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Hyun. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hyun. For the veterans among your Hyun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyun lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hyun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hyun in 1954 was 32, and 83 in 2004.

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