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Hayners Family History

Hayners 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: Haynes, Hanners, Hayner, Hayes, Hayer, Hafner, Rayner, Harness

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Where is the Hayners family from?

You can see how Hayners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayners family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Hayners families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Hayners family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hayners's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Hayners families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Hayners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayners 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hayners. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hayners. For the veterans among your Hayners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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