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Hayney Family History

Hayney 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: Haney, Haynes, Hanney, Harney, Hainey, Hayner, Hayne, Hayley, Harvey

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Where is the Hayney family from?

You can see how Hayney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hayney families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hayney's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Hayney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayney 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 Hayney ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Hayney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hayney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayney 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Hayney. 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 236 military records available for the last name Hayney. For the veterans among your Hayney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hayney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hayney in 1966 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hayney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayney 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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