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Hayley Family History

Hayley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Haley.

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


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Where is the Hayley family from?

You can see how Hayley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Hayley families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hayley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hayley families in 1911.
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What did your Hayley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hayley. 100% of Hayley women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hayley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayley 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 Hayley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hayley. For the veterans among your Hayley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayley lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hayley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hayley in 1945 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hayley 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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