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Haijenga Family History

Haijenga Name 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: Huizenga, Hayenga, Huisenga, Mammenga, Huisinga, Huizinga, Hain

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Where is the Haijenga family from?

You can see how Haijenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haijenga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Haijenga family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Haijenga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Haijenga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haijenga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haijenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucking was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haijenga. 100% of Haijenga men worked as a Trucking. .

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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

  • Trucking
    100%
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Haijenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haijenga 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 Haijenga. 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 4 military records available for the last name Haijenga. For the veterans among your Haijenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haijenga lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Haijenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Haijenga in 1971 was 76, and 82 in 1999.

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