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Hayrs Family History

Hayrs 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: Hayes, Hayre, Hays, Hay, Hare, Hard, Mars, Hart, Haar, Harris

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Where is the Hayrs family from?

You can see how Hayrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayrs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Hayrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hayrs family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hayrs's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hayrs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayrs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Hayrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayrs 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hayrs. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hayrs. For the veterans among your Hayrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayrs lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayrs 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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