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Haymaker Family History

Haymaker Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Possibly an Americanized form of German Hamacher or its Dutch equivalent Hamaker. Compare Hammaker.

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


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Where is the Haymaker family from?

You can see how Haymaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haymaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Haymaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Haymaker families living in Surrey. This was about 47% of all the recorded Haymaker's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Haymaker families in 1891.
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What did your Haymaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Haymaker. 100% of Haymaker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Haymaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haymaker 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Haymaker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Haymaker. For the veterans among your Haymaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haymaker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Haymaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Haymaker in 1959 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haymaker 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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