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Hayson Family History

Hayson Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Hey (see Hay) + son. Some of the following bearers may alternatively belong with (2).

See Haysom, Heesom, Easton, or Esson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hayson family from?

You can see how Hayson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Hayson families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hayson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hayson families in 1891.
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What did your Hayson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stonemasonry and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hayson. 100% of Hayson men worked as a Stonemasonry and 81% of Hayson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Stonemasonry
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hayson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hayson. 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 523 military records available for the last name Hayson. For the veterans among your Hayson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hayson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hayson in 1963 was 34, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayson 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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