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Haigh Family History

Haigh Surname Meaning

English (mainly Yorkshire): habitational name from any of several minor places called Haigh in Yorkshire and Lancashire (from Middle English hagh ‘enclosure’ from Old English haga or Old Norse hagi).

It refers to locations that signify an enclosed area or a piece of land that has been enclosed for a specific purpose.

These places are particularly noted within the context of Yorkshire and its surrounding regions, highlighting the geographical significance of the name.

The specific mention of the Haigh in Quarmby indicates the importance of this locality in the name's origin and usage.

Additionally, the historical and linguistic evolution of the term underscores the rich heritage found in place names throughout England.

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


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Where is the Haigh family from?

You can see how Haigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haigh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8,452 Haigh families living in Yorkshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Haigh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Haigh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haigh 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 Haigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Haigh. 7% of Haigh men worked as a General Labourer and 64% of Haigh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haigh were Woollen Spinner and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Woollen Weaver
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Woollen Spinner
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Woollen Weaver
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 259,000 census records available for the last name Haigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haigh 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Haigh. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Haigh. For the veterans among your Haigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haigh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Haigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Haigh in 1945 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haigh 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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