Origins of the Hyams surname

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    In 1921, most Hyamses lived in london

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    2,000 Hyams Travel & migration records
    6,400 Hyamses found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Hyams

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    Common jobs for Hyamses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Hyamses in 1921

    Tailoress

    72

    Cigar Maker

    35

    Dressmaker

    25

    Laundress

    13

    Living On Own Means

    13

    Commmon male occupations for Hyamses in 1921

    Tailor

    93

    General Dealer

    65

    Cigar Maker

    26

    Fishmonger

    20

    Dealer

    18

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