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Hyzy Family History

Hyzy 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: Hay, Hyde, Hey, Hyun, Hoy, Hagy, Hoey, Holy, Haze, Hudy

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Where is the Hyzy family from?

You can see how Hyzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyzy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hyzy families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hyzy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hyzy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyzy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hyzy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyzy. 46% of Hyzy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hyzy women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    46%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Hyzy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Hyzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyzy 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Hyzy. 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 108 military records available for the last name Hyzy. For the veterans among your Hyzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyzy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hyzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hyzy in 1963 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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