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Hayen Family History

Hayen Name Meaning

Flemish East Frisian and North German: patronymic from Haye

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


Similar surnames: Haye, Heyen, Hayes, Halen, Hayer, Hazen, Haen, Haren, Hagen, Heye

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Where is the Hayen family from?

You can see how Hayen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Hayen families living in Surrey. This was about 43% of all the recorded Hayen's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hayen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hayen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hayen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayen 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 Hayen. 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 535 military records available for the last name Hayen. For the veterans among your Hayen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hayen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hayen in 1953 was 19, and 76 in 2004.

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