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Hyon Family History

Hyon Name Meaning

Korean: variant of Hyun . French: variant of Yon .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Yon, Lyon, Hyun, Pyon, Hymon, Hron, Hoon, Hon, Ayon, Hyson

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Where is the Hyon family from?

You can see how Hyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hyon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hyon families living in Texas. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hyon's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Hyon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hyon. 100% of Hyon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hyon women worked as a Housewife. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Folder
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Hyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyon 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Hyon. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hyon. For the veterans among your Hyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyon lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Hyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hyon in 1985 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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