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Hryn Family History

Hryn 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: Hren, Hron, Hayn, Heyn, Bryn, Han, Hay, Horn, Hain, Rye

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Where is the Hryn family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hryn 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 Hryn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hryn. 100% of Hryn 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Hryn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hryn 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Hryn. 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 54 military records available for the last name Hryn. For the veterans among your Hryn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hryn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hryn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hryn in 1963 was 80, and 91 in 2004.

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