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Haist Family History

Haist Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Heist. English (Yorkshire): possibly a shortened form of Hayhurst. See also Hast.

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


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Where is the Haist family from?

You can see how Haist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 141 Haist families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Haist's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Haist families in 1911.
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What did your Haist ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Haist. 70% of Haist men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Haist women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haist were Student and School Teacher.

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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
    70%
  • Farmers Son
    9%
  • Merchant
    6%
  • Student
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Student
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • School Teacher
    19%

What Haist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Haist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haist 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 Haist. 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 715 military records available for the last name Haist. For the veterans among your Haist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haist lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Haist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Haist in 1946 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haist 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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