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Hayers Family History

Hayers Surname Meaning

variant of Ayres with prosthetic H-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hayers family from?

You can see how Hayers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Hayers families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hayers's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Hayers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hayers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hayers. 60% of Hayers men worked as a Railway Porter and 100% of Hayers 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Porter
    60%
  • Chairmaker
    40%

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 Hayers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayers 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 847 immigration records available for the last name Hayers. 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 257 military records available for the last name Hayers. For the veterans among your Hayers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayers lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Hayers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hayers in 1969 was 69, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayers 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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