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Hailson Family History

Hailson 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: Hilson, Hilton, Halton, Hasson, Hamilton, Hanson, Faison, Maison

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Where is the Hailson family from?

You can see how Hailson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hailson family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Hailson families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Hailson family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hailson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Hailson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Hailson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hailson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Hailson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hailson. For the veterans among your Hailson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hailson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hailson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hailson in 1967 was 65, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hailson 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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