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Haigwood Name Meaning

Altered form of Hagood or Haygood surnames of English origin. Compare Haguewood and Hegwood .

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


Similar surnames: Hagewood, Haguewood, Hagwood, Damewood, Haygood, Airgood, Logwood

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Where is the Haigwood family from?

You can see how Haigwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haigwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Haigwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Haigwood families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Haigwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Haigwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haigwood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haigwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haigwood. 36% of Haigwood men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Haigwood women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haigwood were School Teacher and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • School Teacher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haigwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haigwood 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Haigwood. 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 365 military records available for the last name Haigwood. For the veterans among your Haigwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haigwood lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Haigwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Haigwood in 1961 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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