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Hayner Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Heiner .

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


Similar surnames: Haner, Havner, Hapner, Rayner, Haener, Hayer, Harner, Hane, Havener

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Where is the Hayner family from?

You can see how Hayner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Hayner families living in Ontario. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hayner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hayner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hayner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hayner. 60% of Hayner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Contractor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Hayner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayner 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 Hayner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hayner. For the veterans among your Hayner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayner lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hayner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hayner in 1946 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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