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Hye Family History

Hye Name Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Heye . English: variant of High .

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


Similar surnames: He, Rye, Hyde, Lye, Kye, Nye, Ye, Bye, Pye, Hee

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Where is the Hye family from?

You can see how Hye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Hye families living in New Brunswick. This was about 73% of all the recorded Hye's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hye families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hye. 48% of Hye men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Hye women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hye were Electrician and Farmer. .

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Electrician
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hye 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Hye. 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 215 military records available for the last name Hye. For the veterans among your Hye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hye lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Hye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hye in 1957 was 31, and 89 in 2003.

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