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Von Hay Family History

Von Hay 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: Van Hoy, Conway, Monday, Monahan, Van Dam, Concha, Bonham, Longway

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Where is the Von Hay family from?

You can see how Von Hay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Von Hay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Von Hay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Von Hay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Von Hay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Von Hay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Hay 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Von Hay. 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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There are 326 military records available for the last name Von Hay. For the veterans among your Von Hay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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