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Hajes Family History

Hajes Name 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: Hayes, Hajek, Hales, Harjes, Hawes, Hames, Hares, Hanes, Hajec, Hakes

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Where is the Hajes family from?

You can see how Hajes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hajes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hajes families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hajes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hajes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hajes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hajes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hajes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hajes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Hajes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hajes 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Hajes. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hajes. For the veterans among your Hajes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hajes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Hajes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hajes in 1970 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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