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Hayhan Family History

Hayhan 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: Hayman, Mayhan, Chauhan, Hayden, Gahan, Harman, Hahn, Hasan, Rayman

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Where is the Hayhan family from?

You can see how Hayhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayhan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Hayhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Hayhan family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hayhan's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Hayhan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayhan 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 24 census records available for the last name Hayhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayhan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hayhan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hayhan. For the veterans among your Hayhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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