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Origins of the Hiam surname

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About the Hiams

We have a total number of 2603 records for people with the last name Hiam.

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Where do most Hiams live?

In 1921, most Hiams lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Hiams

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,240 records for the Hiam surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Hiams most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hiams.

What are the most common Hiam first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Hiams

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hiams in 1921
Dressmaker

11

Laundress

8

Dress Maker

6

General Servant Domestic

6

Milliner

6

Common Male occupations for Hiams in 1921
Bricklayer

46

Agricultural Labourer

26

Farmer

14

Horse Dealer

11

Agricultural Laborer

8

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