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Hayken Family History

Hayken 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: Hayden, Hawken, Hanken, Hayen, Harken, Haken, Hayes, Hagen, Hacker

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Where is the Hayken family from?

You can see how Hayken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayken family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hayken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hayken family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hayken's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hayken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayken 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 78 census records available for the last name Hayken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayken 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hayken. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hayken. For the veterans among your Hayken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayken lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1991, in the United States, Hayken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hayken in 1980 was 79, and 81 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayken 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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