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Hynard Family History

Hynard Name Meaning

unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Henard, Rhynard, Kynard, Rynard, Hard, Yard, Hazard, Reynard, Howard

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Where is the Hynard family from?

You can see how Hynard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hynard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hynard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Hynard families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hynard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hynard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hynard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hynard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hynard. 60% of Hynard 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Delivery Man
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hynard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hynard 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Hynard. 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 311 military records available for the last name Hynard. For the veterans among your Hynard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hynard lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hynard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hynard in 1969 was 74, and 40 in 2004.

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