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Origins of the Hymer surname

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About the Hymers

We have a total number of 720 records for people with the last name Hymer.

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Where do most Hymers live?

In 1921, most Hymers lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Hymers

How common is your surname?

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

We have 602 records for the Hymer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1659.

Who were Hymers most likely to marry?

Kings

&

Fulkersons

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What are the most common Hymer first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hymers

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

Common Female occupations for Hymers in 1921
At Home

4

Dressmaker

3

House Servant

3

Laundress

3

Domestic Servant (Unemployed)

2

Common Male occupations for Hymers in 1921
Farm Hands

8

Coal Miner

7

Joiner

6

Agricultural Labourer

5

Pitman

5

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