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Hayla Family History

Hayla 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: Halla, Hata, Hay, Hale, Hayes, Sala, Falla, Hall, Hanna, Hayer

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Where is the Hayla family from?

You can see how Hayla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hayla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hayla family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hayla's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hayla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hayla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hayla. 100% of Hayla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hayla women worked as a Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Hayla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Hayla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayla 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hayla. 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 Hayla. For the veterans among your Hayla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayla lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hayla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hayla in 1967 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hayla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayla 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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