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Haygens Family History

Haygens 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: Hargens, Hagens, Hayes, Hagen, Hayden, Haynes, Haagen, Haugen, Havens

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Where is the Haygens family from?

You can see how Haygens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haygens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Haygens families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Haygens's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Haygens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haygens 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 19 census records available for the last name Haygens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haygens 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Haygens. 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 19 military records available for the last name Haygens. For the veterans among your Haygens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haygens lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Haygens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Haygens in 1979 was 51, and 52 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haygens 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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