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Haydell Family History

Haydell 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: Haydel, Hayden, Hartell, Harwell, Cardell, Caddell, Kardell, Handel

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Where is the Haydell family from?

You can see how Haydell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haydell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Haydell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Haydell family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Haydell's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Haydell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haydell 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 Haydell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Usher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haydell. 25% of Haydell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Haydell women worked as an Usher.

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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%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Peddler
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Usher
    100%

What Haydell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Haydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haydell 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Haydell. 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 58 military records available for the last name Haydell. For the veterans among your Haydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haydell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Haydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Haydell in 1971 was 47, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haydell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haydell 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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