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Hahey Family History

Hahey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Haney, Fahey, Hachey, Hagey, Havey, Vahey, Haley, Hafey, Lahey, Hakey

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Where is the Hahey family from?

You can see how Hahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hahey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hahey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Hahey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hahey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hahey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hahey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hahey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hahey. 60% of Hahey men worked as a Lawyer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lawyer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Hahey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Hahey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hahey 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Hahey. 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 53 military records available for the last name Hahey. For the veterans among your Hahey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hahey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Hahey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hahey in 1974 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hahey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hahey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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