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Hayans Family History

Hayans 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: Hagans, Hayes, Hayman, Haas, Haynes, Hasan, Hans, Havas, Haan, Payan

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Where is the Hayans family from?

You can see how Hayans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hayans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Hayans family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Hayans's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Hayans families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Hayans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayans 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hayans. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hayans. For the veterans among your Hayans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayans lifespan?

Average Hayans life expectancy in 1973 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayans 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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