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Hylle Family History

Hylle 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: Helle, Halle, Hille, Holle, Hyle, Hale, Halley, Halse, Heller, Hill

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Where is the Hylle family from?

You can see how Hylle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hylle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hylle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Hylle families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hylle's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hylle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hylle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hylle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hylle. 100% of Hylle 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Hylle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hylle 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Hylle. 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 44 military records available for the last name Hylle. For the veterans among your Hylle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hylle lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Hylle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hylle in 1971 was 89, and 83 in 2003.

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