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Haym Family History

Haym 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, Ham, Hamm, Haye, Harm, Halm, Hahm, Haim, Hayn, Hays

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Where is the Haym family from?

You can see how Haym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haym family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Haym families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Haym family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Haym's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Haym families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haym 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 199 census records available for the last name Haym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haym 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Haym. 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 26 military records available for the last name Haym. For the veterans among your Haym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haym lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1983, in the United States, Haym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Haym in 1982 was 96, and 56 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haym 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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