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Hayman Name Meaning

English: topographic name probably from Middle English hai(e) hei(e) ‘enclosure’ (Old English (ge)hæg) denoting a dweller by an enclosure (see Hay 2 ) or else a nickname for a ‘keeper of the enclosure’ (compare Hayward ). English: nickname for a tall man from Middle English heigh high(e) (Old English hēah); see also Hay English: occupational name for a seller of hay from Middle English hai hei (Old English hēg hīg). Jewish: variant of Heiman . Americanized form of German Haymann: unexplained. Probably also an Americanized form of German Heymann or Dutch Heyman .

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


Similar surnames: Rayman, Gayman, Layman, Harman, Hagman, Hardman, Hyman, Waxman

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Where is the Hayman family from?

You can see how Hayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 727 Hayman families living in Devon. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hayman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hayman families in 1891.
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What did your Hayman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hayman. 11% of Hayman men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Hayman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hayman were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Bricklayer
    4%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%
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Census Records

There are 74,000 census records available for the last name Hayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayman 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Hayman. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Hayman. For the veterans among your Hayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hayman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hayman in 1945 was 34, and 80 in 2004.

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