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Hayley Family History

Hayley Name Meaning

English: variant of Haley .

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


Similar surnames: Hamley, Bayley, Hasley, Hayles, Hazley, Harley, Halley, Havey

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Where is the Hayley family from?

You can see how Hayley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Hayley families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hayley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hayley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hayley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chartered Accountant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hayley. 100% of Hayley men worked as a Chartered Accountant and 84% of Hayley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Chartered Accountant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • None
    4%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hayley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hayley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hayley. For the veterans among your Hayley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayley lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hayley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hayley in 1945 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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