Haigh Family History

Haigh Surname Meaning

English (mainly Yorkshire): habitational name from any of several minor places called Haigh in Yorkshire and Lancashire (from Middle English hagh ‘enclosure’ from Old English haga or Old Norse hagi).

It refers to locations that signify an enclosed area or a piece of land that has been enclosed for a specific purpose.

These places are particularly noted within the context of Yorkshire and its surrounding regions, highlighting the geographical significance of the name.

The specific mention of the Haigh in Quarmby indicates the importance of this locality in the name's origin and usage.

Additionally, the historical and linguistic evolution of the term underscores the rich heritage found in place names throughout England.

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

Similar surnames: Haugh, Haig, High, Haight, Haga, Hatch, Leigh, Hough, Huish, Hagg

301K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
9K	Military Records
14K	Immigration Records
259K	Census and Voter Lists
195K	Member Trees

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Where is the Haigh family from?

You can see how Haigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haigh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 56 Haigh families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Haigh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Haigh families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haigh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Haigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Haigh. 30% of Haigh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Haigh women worked as a 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.

Farmer

30%

Labourer

17%

Laborer

13%

Gardener

Domestic

100%

What Haigh family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 259K census records available for the last name Haigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haigh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 14K immigration records available for the last name Haigh. 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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Military Records

There are 9K military records available for the last name Haigh. For the veterans among your Haigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haigh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Haigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Haigh in 1945 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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Haigh Surname Meaning

It refers to locations that signify an enclosed area or a piece of land that has been enclosed for a specific purpose.

These places are particularly noted within the context of Yorkshire and its surrounding regions, highlighting the geographical significance of the name.

The specific mention of the Haigh in Quarmby indicates the importance of this locality in the name's origin and usage.

Additionally, the historical and linguistic evolution of the term underscores the rich heritage found in place names throughout England.

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

Where is the Haigh family from?

What did your Haigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Haigh. 30% of Haigh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Haigh women worked as a Domestic.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

30%

Labourer

17%

Laborer

13%

Gardener

Domestic

100%

What Haigh family records will you find?

What is the average Haigh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Haigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Haigh in 1945 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

Haigh Family History

Haigh Surname Meaning

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Haigh Surname Meaning

781,000 record(s) for Haigh

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Where is the Haigh family from?

What did your Haigh ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

Top Female Occupations In 1921

What Haigh family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Haigh lifespan?

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