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Hayne Family History

Hayne Name Meaning

English (Dorset): variant of Hain .

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


Similar surnames: Hane, Hayn, Haine, Heyne, Hayre, Haynes, Haye, Payne, Mayne, Bayne

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Where is the Hayne family from?

You can see how Hayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 141 Hayne families living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Hayne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hayne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hayne. 19% of Hayne men worked as a Farmer and 62% of Hayne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hayne were Cowman and Unpaid Domestic. .

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Cowman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Hayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayne 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Hayne. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hayne. For the veterans among your Hayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayne lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hayne in 1953 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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