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Haylor Family History

Haylor Surname Meaning

see Hayler.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Haylor family from?

You can see how Haylor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haylor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haylor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 170 Haylor families living in Sussex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Haylor's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Haylor families in 1891.
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What did your Haylor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Haylor. 14% of Haylor men worked as an Incapacitated and 80% of Haylor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haylor were Gardener and Teacher Of Dancing.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    14%
  • Retired
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Gardener
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Teacher Of Dancing
    2%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Haylor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haylor 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Haylor. 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 527 military records available for the last name Haylor. For the veterans among your Haylor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haylor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Haylor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Haylor in 1964 was 70, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haylor 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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