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Haighney Family History

Haighney 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: Haughney, Highley, Haughey, Hainey, Haney, Hackney, Hanchey, Hartney

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Where is the Haighney family from?

You can see how Haighney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haighney family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Haighney families living in Shropshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Haighney's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Haighney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haighney 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 14 census records available for the last name Haighney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haighney 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Haighney. 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 military records available for the last name Haighney. For the veterans among your Haighney 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 Haighney

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