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Hlay Family History

Hlay 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, Lay, Slay, Clay, Hlad, Klay, Blay, Han, May, Ham

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Where is the Hlay family from?

You can see how Hlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hlay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hlay family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hlay's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hlay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hlay 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 130 census records available for the last name Hlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hlay 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hlay. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hlay. For the veterans among your Hlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hlay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hlay in 1963 was 68, and 48 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hlay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hlay 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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