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Hailway Family History

Hailway 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: Galway, Hailey, Hallaway, Hardway, Holway, Hanaway, Salway, Haraway

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Where is the Hailway family from?

You can see how Hailway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hailway family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hailway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Hailway families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hailway's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Hailway families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Hailway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hailway 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hailway. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hailway. For the veterans among your Hailway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hailway lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Hailway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hailway in 1967 was 94, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hailway 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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