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Hyzer Family History

Hyzer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heiser or Heisser.

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


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Where is the Hyzer family from?

You can see how Hyzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyzer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hyzer families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hyzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hyzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyzer 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 Hyzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyzer. 48% of Hyzer men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Hyzer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyzer were New Worker and Laundress.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • House Work
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Laundress
    14%

What Hyzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hyzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyzer 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Hyzer. 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 322 military records available for the last name Hyzer. For the veterans among your Hyzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hyzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hyzer in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyzer 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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