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Hayword Family History

Hayword 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: Haywood, Hayward, Hayford, Harford, Hagwood, Harwood, Heywood

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Where is the Hayword family from?

You can see how Hayword families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayword family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayword families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hayword families living in Staffordshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hayword's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hayword families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayword 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 Hayword ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hayword. 80% of Hayword 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
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hayword. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayword 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Hayword. 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 168 military records available for the last name Hayword. For the veterans among your Hayword ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayword lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Hayword life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hayword in 1967 was 70, and 88 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayword 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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