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Hayles Name Meaning

English:: variant of Hales . variant of Ayles with prosthetic H-.

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


Similar surnames: Hailes, Hayes, Hayley, Hales, Gayles, Haynes, Bayles, Hyles, Bayley

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Where is the Hayles family from?

You can see how Hayles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Hayles families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hayles's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hayles families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hayles ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hayles. 60% of Hayles men worked as an Engineer. .

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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 1921

  • Engineer
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Hayles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayles 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hayles. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Hayles. For the veterans among your Hayles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hayles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hayles in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

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