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Hails Family History

Hails Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hayles.

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


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Where is the Hails family from?

You can see how Hails families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hails family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hails families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Hails families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Hails's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hails families in 1911.
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What did your Hails ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hails. 100% of Hails 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hails. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hails 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 809 immigration records available for the last name Hails. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hails. For the veterans among your Hails ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hails lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hails life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hails in 1953 was 36, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hails ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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