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Hayre Name Meaning

English (Northamptonshire): variant of Hair . Indian: variant of Hayer .

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


Similar surnames: Ayre, Haye, Hare, Hayne, Haire, Sayre, Hayn, Hane, Hayer, Heyne

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Where is the Hayre family from?

You can see how Hayre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Hayre families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hayre's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Hayre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hayre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hayre. 100% of Hayre men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hayre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayre 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Hayre. 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 272 military records available for the last name Hayre. For the veterans among your Hayre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayre lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hayre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hayre in 1957 was 38, and 43 in 2004.

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