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Hyps Family History

Hyps 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: Hypes, Hayes, Hyde, Hope, Hyun, Hees, Huss, Apps, Haas, Hass

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Where is the Hyps family from?

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

What did your Hyps ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hyps ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Hyps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyps 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hyps. 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 37 military records available for the last name Hyps. For the veterans among your Hyps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyps lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Hyps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hyps in 1976 was 59, and 99 in 2000.

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