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Haylis Family History

Haylis 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: Hayles, Baylis, Hayes, Harris, Hatzis, Bayliss, Haynes, Allis, Hailes

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Where is the Haylis family from?

You can see how Haylis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haylis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Haylis families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Haylis families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Haylis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Haylis families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Haylis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haylis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Haylis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Haylis. For the veterans among your Haylis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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