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Haydn Family History

Haydn Surname Meaning

see Haydon. from Ó hÉideáin or Ó hÉidín see Hayden.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Haydn family from?

You can see how Haydn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haydn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Haydn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Haydn families living in Staffordshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Haydn's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Haydn families in 1891.
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What did your Haydn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Haydn. 100% of Haydn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haydn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haydn 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Haydn. 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 402 military records available for the last name Haydn. For the veterans among your Haydn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haydn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Haydn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Haydn in 1966 was 89, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haydn 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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