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Hainly Family History

Hainly 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: Hainey, Hanly, Hainley, Heinly, Hain, Hanley, Haney, Dainty, Hambly

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Where is the Hainly family from?

You can see how Hainly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hainly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hainly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 51 Hainly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hainly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hainly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hainly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hainly ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hainly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Hainly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hainly 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hainly. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hainly. For the veterans among your Hainly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hainly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hainly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hainly in 1966 was 86, and 83 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hainly 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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