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Haynam Family History

Haynam 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: Hannam, Hanna, Hallam, Hayman, Haynes, Haslam, Lynam, Hannan, Hanak

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Where is the Haynam family from?

You can see how Haynam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haynam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Haynam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Haynam families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Haynam's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Haynam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haynam 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 Haynam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haynam. 62% of Haynam men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Labor
    16%

What Haynam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Haynam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haynam 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Haynam. 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 127 military records available for the last name Haynam. For the veterans among your Haynam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haynam lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Haynam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Haynam in 1965 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haynam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haynam 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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