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Hayo Family History

Hayo 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: Hay, Haye, Rayo, Vayo, Haro, Hao, Cayo, Ayo, Hayn, Hano

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Where is the Hayo family from?

You can see how Hayo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hayo families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hayo's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Hayo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayo 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 Hayo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hayo. 40% of Hayo men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hayo women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hayo were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%

What Hayo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hayo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayo 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Hayo. 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 228 military records available for the last name Hayo. For the veterans among your Hayo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hayo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hayo in 1964 was 73, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hayo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayo 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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