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Haigen Family History

Haigen 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: Hagen, Haagen, Haugen, Hangen, Hain, Hayden, Heiden, Harben, Harden

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Where is the Haigen family from?

You can see how Haigen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haigen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Haigen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Haigen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haigen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Haigen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haigen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Haigen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haigen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Haigen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Haigen. For the veterans among your Haigen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haigen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Haigen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Haigen in 1973 was 71, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haigen 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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