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Hynam Name Meaning

from Highnam (Gloucs) which is recorded as Hynehamme in the 12th century. The place-name derives from Old English hīgna genitive plural form of hīwan ‘members of a religious community’ + hamm ‘enclosure water meadow’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lynam, Ham, Nam, Honan, Hannam, Hnat, Henao, Tynan, Byam, Hyams

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You can see how Hynam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hynam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hynam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Hynam families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hynam's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hynam families in 1920.
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What did your Hynam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Elevator Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hynam. 100% of Hynam women worked as an Elevator Operator. .

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elevator Operator
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 176 immigration records available for the last name Hynam. 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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There are 165 military records available for the last name Hynam. For the veterans among your Hynam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hynam lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1986, in the United States, Hynam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hynam in 1978 was 91, and 63 in 1986.

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