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Hylander Family History

Hylander Name 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: Helander, Nylander, Rylander, Lander, Bolander, Melander, Hyland

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Where is the Hylander family from?

You can see how Hylander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hylander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hylander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hylander family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hylander's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hylander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hylander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hylander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hylander. 55% of Hylander men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hylander women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    55%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Foreman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Hylander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Hylander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hylander 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Hylander. 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 248 military records available for the last name Hylander. For the veterans among your Hylander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hylander lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hylander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hylander in 1961 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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