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Haygen Family History

Haygen 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: Hagen, Hayden, Haagen, Haugen, Hayen, Hangen, Hayes, Harben, Harden

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Where is the Haygen family from?

You can see how Haygen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haygen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Haygen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Haygen family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Haygen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Haygen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haygen 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 76 census records available for the last name Haygen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haygen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Haygen. 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 59 military records available for the last name Haygen. For the veterans among your Haygen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haygen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Haygen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Haygen in 1966 was 57, and 69 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haygen 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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