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Haydan Family History

Haydan 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: Hayden, Hayman, Hamdan, Haddan, Haydon, Harden, Hardman, Madan, Hyden

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Where is the Haydan family from?

You can see how Haydan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haydan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Haydan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Haydan families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Haydan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Haydan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haydan 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 Haydan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haydan. 37% of Haydan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Seaman
    19%
  • Partner
    19%

What Haydan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Haydan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haydan 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Haydan. 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 43 military records available for the last name Haydan. For the veterans among your Haydan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haydan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Haydan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Haydan in 1979 was 65, and 92 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haydan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haydan 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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