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Hylin Family History

Hylin 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: Helin, Hulin, Mylin, Hylen, Hylan, Nylin, Hain, Yin, Melin, Lin

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Where is the Hylin family from?

You can see how Hylin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hylin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hylin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Hylin families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hylin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hylin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hylin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hylin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hylin. 100% of Hylin 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Hylin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hylin 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Hylin. 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 76 military records available for the last name Hylin. For the veterans among your Hylin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hylin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hylin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hylin in 1967 was 84, and 101 in 2002.

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