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Haig Family History

Haig Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of various places in northern France named with Old Norse hagi ‘enclosure’ a word with cognates in most ancient Germanic languages. Compare Hay.

The Haigs of Bemersyde in Berwickshire derive their name from the district of La Hague in Manche.

Scottish and Irish (Cavan): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Thaoig and Mac Thaidhg (see McCaig).

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


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Where is the Haig family from?

You can see how Haig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haig families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 73 Haig families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Haig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Haig families in 1891.
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What did your Haig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ship Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Haig. 17% of Haig men worked as a Ship Painter and 73% of Haig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haig were Joiner and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Ship Painter
    17%
  • Engineer Director
    17%
  • Bank Clerk
    17%
  • Joiner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Haig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haig 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Haig. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Haig. For the veterans among your Haig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haig lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Haig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Haig in 1942 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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