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Hajny Name Meaning

Czech (Hajný): occupational name for a woodman or a gamekeeper a derivative of háj ‘grove’.

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


Similar surnames: Hajek, Hejny, Haury, Hay, Harty, Hanf, Harry, Hejna, Hana, Haan

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Where is the Hajny family from?

You can see how Hajny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hajny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Hajny families living in Minnesota. This was about 18% of all the recorded Hajny's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Hajny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hajny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hajny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hajny. 45% of Hajny men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Helper
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%
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Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Hajny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hajny 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Hajny. 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 276 military records available for the last name Hajny. For the veterans among your Hajny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hajny lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hajny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hajny in 1954 was 43, and 89 in 2004.

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