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Haigs Family History

Haigs 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: Haig, Haigh, Hails, Hains, Hain, Hayes, Haugh, Haag, Hang, Rais

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Where is the Haigs family from?

You can see how Haigs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haigs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haigs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Haigs families living in Hampshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Haigs's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Haigs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haigs 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 457 census records available for the last name Haigs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haigs 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Haigs. 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 85 military records available for the last name Haigs. For the veterans among your Haigs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haigs lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haigs 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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