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Hailes Family History

Hailes Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Hailes in Colinton (Midlothian) originally in East Lothian named from the Middle English genitive or plural form of hall ‘hall’.

English: variant of Hales (see also Hayles).

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


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Where is the Hailes family from?

You can see how Hailes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hailes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hailes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 107 Hailes families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hailes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hailes families in 1891.
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What did your Hailes 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 Hailes. 32% of Hailes men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Hailes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hailes were Builders Carpenter joiner and Incapacitated.

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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
    32%
  • House Painter
    14%
  • Carpenter Joiner
    10%
  • Builders Carpenter joiner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hailes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hailes 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 959 immigration records available for the last name Hailes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hailes. For the veterans among your Hailes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hailes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hailes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hailes in 1955 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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