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Hiaves Family History

Hiaves Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hayes, Chaves, Haver, Hines, Nieves, Naves, Havas, Ives, Havel, Rives

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Where is the Hiaves family from?

You can see how Hiaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiaves family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hiaves families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hiaves family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiaves's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hiaves families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Hiaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiaves 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hiaves. 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 Hiaves. For the veterans among your Hiaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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