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Hayna Family History

Hayna 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: Hanna, Hayn, Hana, Hayne, Han, Hata, Hay, Hain, Hayes, Rana

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Where is the Hayna family from?

You can see how Hayna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hayna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hayna families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hayna's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hayna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hayna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hayna. 67% of Hayna men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hayna women worked as a Housekeeping.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    100%

What Hayna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Hayna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayna 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hayna. 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 62 military records available for the last name Hayna. For the veterans among your Hayna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayna lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Hayna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hayna in 1965 was 61, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hayna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayna 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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