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Hayns Family History

Hayns Surname Meaning

see Haynes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hayns family from?

You can see how Hayns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Hayns families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Hayns's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hayns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayns 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 Hayns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hayns. 94% of Hayns women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hayns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayns 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Hayns. 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 376 military records available for the last name Hayns. For the veterans among your Hayns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hayns

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