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Hayl Family History

Hayl 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: Hay, Hall, Haye, Hahl, Hayn, Hail, Heyl, Harl, Kayl, Hays

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Where is the Hayl family from?

You can see how Hayl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hayl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Hayl families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hayl's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hayl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayl 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 485 census records available for the last name Hayl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayl 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Hayl. 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 110 military records available for the last name Hayl. For the veterans among your Hayl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayl lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1972, in the United States, Hayl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hayl in 1964 was 77, and 82 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayl 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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