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Hainen Family History

Hainen 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: Hanen, Hannen, Hainer, Hainey, Heinen, Haines, Haine, Hain, Hagen

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Where is the Hainen family from?

You can see how Hainen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hainen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hainen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hainen families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Hainen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hainen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hainen 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 Hainen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hainen. 31% of Hainen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hainen women worked as a Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Office Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Hainen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Hainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hainen 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Hainen. 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 95 military records available for the last name Hainen. For the veterans among your Hainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hainen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hainen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hainen in 1964 was 50, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hainen 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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