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Haymaker Name Meaning

English: unexplained. Possibly an Americanized form of German Hamacher or its Dutch equivalent Hamaker. Compare Hammaker .

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


Similar surnames: Hammaker, Slaymaker, Hawbaker, Haymore, Hayman, Hacker, Hatmaker

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Where is the Haymaker family from?

You can see how Haymaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haymaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Haymaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Haymaker families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Haymaker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Haymaker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haymaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Haymaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haymaker. 23% of Haymaker men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Haymaker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haymaker were Carpenter and Seamstress. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Haymaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haymaker 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Haymaker. 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 Haymaker. For the veterans among your Haymaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haymaker lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Haymaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Haymaker in 1959 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

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