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Origins of the Hyam surname

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About the Hyams

We have a total number of 5652 records for people with the last name Hyam.

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Where do most Hyams live?

In 1921, most Hyams lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hyams

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,090 records for the Hyam surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Hyams most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hyams.

What are the most common Hyam first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Hyams

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

Common Female occupations for Hyams in 1921
Dressmaker

24

Tailoress

19

Domestic Servant

15

House Keeper

13

General Servant

11

Common Male occupations for Hyams in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

46

Farm Labourer

23

Tailor

15

General Labourer

14

Horseman On Farm

14

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