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Hyleman Family History

Hyleman 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: Hyneman, Hileman, Holeman, Coleman, Alleman, Hageman, Hegeman

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Where is the Hyleman family from?

You can see how Hyleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyleman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hyleman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hyleman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hyleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyleman 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 Hyleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hyleman. 50% of Hyleman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Hyleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Hyleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyleman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hyleman. 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 121 military records available for the last name Hyleman. For the veterans among your Hyleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyleman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hyleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hyleman in 1965 was 21, and 88 in 2004.

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