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Hayner Family History

Hayner Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Heiner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hayner family from?

You can see how Hayner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 83 Hayner families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Hayner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hayner families in 1891.
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What did your Hayner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hayner. 34% of Hayner men worked as a Retired and 81% of Hayner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hayner were General Labourer and Retired Shopkeeper.

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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

  • Retired
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Retired Shopkeeper
    6%

What Hayner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Hayner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hayner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hayner. For the veterans among your Hayner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayner lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hayner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hayner in 1946 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayner 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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