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Haya Family History

Haya 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: Hata, Hay, Haga, Haba, Hada, Kaya, Haye, Hara, Caya, Raya

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Where is the Haya family from?

You can see how Haya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haya family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Haya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Haya families living in Alberta. This was about 69% of all the recorded Haya's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Haya families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haya 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 Haya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haya. 25% of Haya men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Haya women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haya were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Cigar Maker
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Haya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haya 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Haya. 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 220 military records available for the last name Haya. For the veterans among your Haya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haya lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Haya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Haya in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haya 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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