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Hayles Family History

Hayles Surname Meaning

English:: variant of Hales. variant of Ayles with prosthetic H-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hayles family from?

You can see how Hayles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 401 Hayles families living in Hampshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hayles's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Hayles families in 1891.
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What did your Hayles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hayles. 21% of Hayles men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Hayles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hayles were Agricultural Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Hayles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayles 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hayles. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Hayles. For the veterans among your Hayles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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