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Haigis Family History

Haigis 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: Hargis, Harris, Hatzis, Kairis, Hailes, Haig, Haigh, Dargis, Heiges

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Where is the Haigis family from?

You can see how Haigis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haigis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Haigis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Haigis families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haigis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Haigis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haigis 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 Haigis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haigis. 20% of Haigis men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Haigis women worked as an Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Haigis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haigis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haigis 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Haigis. 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 235 military records available for the last name Haigis. For the veterans among your Haigis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haigis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Haigis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Haigis in 1965 was 40, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haigis 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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