This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Hainaut family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Hainaut Family History

Hainaut 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: Hain, Hanna, Haut, Saint, Harnage, Sainato, Hannam, Haggart, Wanat

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Hainaut family from?

You can see how Hainaut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hainaut family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hainaut family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hainaut's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hainaut families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hainaut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Hainaut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hainaut. 100% of Hainaut men worked as a Miner.

View Census Data for Hainaut | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

What Hainaut family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Hainaut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hainaut census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Hainaut

Passenger Lists

There are 89 immigration records available for the last name Hainaut. 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.

View all Hainaut immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Hainaut. For the veterans among your Hainaut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Hainaut military records

You've only scratched the surface of Hainaut family history

Discover More

What is the average Hainaut lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hainaut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hainaut in 1963 was 80, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hainaut

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hainaut 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hainaut family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial