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Hails Name Meaning

English: variant of Hayles .

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


Similar surnames: Hailes, Haile, Bails, Vails, Hains, Fails, Hail, Halls, Hallas, Cains

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Where is the Hails family from?

You can see how Hails families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hails family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hails families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 140 Hails families living in Durham. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hails's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hails families in 1891.
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What did your Hails ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hails. 24% of Hails men worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties and 86% of Hails women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hails were Farm Labourer and Shop Assistant. .

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    24%
  • Incapacitated
    24%
  • Horseman On Farm
    24%
  • Farm Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Shop Assistant
    2%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hails. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hails 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 809 immigration records available for the last name Hails. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hails. For the veterans among your Hails ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hails lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hails life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hails in 1953 was 36, and 70 in 2004.

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