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Hailen Family History

Hailen 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: Hailes, Hallen, Hailey, Halen, Haile, Bailen, Hamlen, Hatlen, Hain

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Where is the Hailen family from?

You can see how Hailen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hailen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hailen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Hailen family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hailen's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hailen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hailen 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 78 census records available for the last name Hailen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hailen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hailen. 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 Hailen. For the veterans among your Hailen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hailen lifespan?

Average Hailen life expectancy in 1967 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hailen 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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