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Hayswood Family History

Hayswood 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: Haywood, Hagwood, Harwood, Heywood, Haygood, Hagewood, Haigwood

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Where is the Hayswood family from?

You can see how Hayswood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayswood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hayswood families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hayswood families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Hayswood's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hayswood families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Hayswood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayswood 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 immigration records available for the last name Hayswood. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hayswood. For the veterans among your Hayswood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayswood lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Hayswood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hayswood in 1964 was 78, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayswood 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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