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Hayny Family History

Hayny 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: Hayn, Hanny, Hajny, Hayne, Han, Hay, Hain, Hayes, Hand, Hanna

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Where is the Hayny family from?

You can see how Hayny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayny family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hayny family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Hayny's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Hayny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Hayny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayny 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Hayny. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hayny. For the veterans among your Hayny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayny lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Hayny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hayny in 1972 was 92, and 71 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayny 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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