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Hyma Family History

Hyma 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: Hymas, Hyman, Tyma, Wyma, Homa, Hata, Ham, Ma, Hua, Hyde

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Where is the Hyma family from?

You can see how Hyma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyma family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hyma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Hyma families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hyma's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hyma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyma 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 Hyma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyma. 34% of Hyma men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hyma women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hyma were Cabinet Maker and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Cabinet Maker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Hyma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyma 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Hyma. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Hyma. For the veterans among your Hyma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyma lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hyma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hyma in 1960 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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