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Hylands Name Meaning

variant of Hyland with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hyland, Ryland, Hoyland, Nyland, Hollands, Byland, Hiland, Hynds

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Where is the Hylands family from?

You can see how Hylands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hylands family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hylands families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Hylands families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hylands's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hylands families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hylands surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hylands ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hylands. 60% of Hylands men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hylands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hylands 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hylands. 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 448 military records available for the last name Hylands. For the veterans among your Hylands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hylands lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hylands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hylands in 1967 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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