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Hayres Family History

Hayres 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: Hayes, Haynes, Hayre, Hares, Haymes, Hayles, Sayres, Ayres, Hare

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Where is the Hayres family from?

You can see how Hayres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayres families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Hayres families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hayres's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hayres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayres 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 Hayres ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hayres. 100% of Hayres women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hayres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayres 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Hayres. 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 80 military records available for the last name Hayres. For the veterans among your Hayres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayres lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Hayres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hayres in 1975 was 56, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hayres

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayres 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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