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Hailey Family History

Hailey Name Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Haley .

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


Similar surnames: Haley, Hadley, Hawley, Hatley, Hanley, Harley, Gailey, Hagley, Bailey

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Where is the Hailey family from?

You can see how Hailey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hailey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hailey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 90 Hailey families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Hailey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hailey families in 1891.
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What did your Hailey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hailey. 17% of Hailey men worked as a Bricklayer and 76% of Hailey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hailey were Postman and Incapacitated. .

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Railway Clerk
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Postman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Hailey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hailey 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hailey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Hailey. For the veterans among your Hailey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hailey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hailey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hailey in 1951 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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