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Haill Family History

Haill Surname Meaning

see Hayles.see Hail.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Haill family from?

You can see how Haill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Haill families living in Cheshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Haill's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Haill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Haill. 50% of Haill men worked as a General Labourer On Farm and 74% of Haill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haill were Grocer (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 On Farm
    50%
  • Grocer (retired)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Haill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haill 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Haill. 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 485 military records available for the last name Haill. For the veterans among your Haill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haill lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Haill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Haill in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haill 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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