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Lahaye Family History

Lahaye Surname Meaning

French and Walloon: topographic name with the definite article la from Old French haye ‘hedge’ (see Haye) or a habitational name from La Haye, the name of several places in various parts of France and in Belgium (Wallonia) named with this word.

This surname is also found in the Flemish part of Belgium. Compare Delahaye and Lahaie.

Altered form of Irish Leahy or Lahey. Compare Lahaie.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lahaye family from?

You can see how Lahaye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lahaye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lahaye families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Lahaye families living in Channel Islands. This was about 23% of all the recorded Lahaye's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Lahaye families in 1891.
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What did your Lahaye ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lahaye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lahaye 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 Lahaye. 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 383 military records available for the last name Lahaye. For the veterans among your Lahaye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lahaye lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lahaye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lahaye in 1944 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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