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Haughay Family History

Haughay 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: Haughey, Haugh, Vaughan, Caughey, Hougham, Haught, Haughney, Haughn

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Where is the Haughay family from?

You can see how Haughay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haughay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haughay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Haughay families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haughay's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Haughay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Haughay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haughay 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Haughay. 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 38 military records available for the last name Haughay. For the veterans among your Haughay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haughay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Haughay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Haughay in 1972 was 32, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haughay 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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