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Haige Family History

Haige 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: Hauge, Haig, Haigh, Hage, Hagge, Haage, Haile, Paige, Haine, Haire

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Where is the Haige family from?

You can see how Haige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haige family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Haige families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Haige families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Haige's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Haige families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haige 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 Haige ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haige. 50% of Haige men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Haige family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Haige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haige 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Haige. 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 52 military records available for the last name Haige. For the veterans among your Haige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haige lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Haige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Haige in 1968 was 76, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haige

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haige 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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