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Haydu Name Meaning

Hungarian: very rare variant and an Americanized form of Hajdu .

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


Similar surnames: Hajdu, Haydt, Hajduk, Heydt, Hyde, Hayer, Haid, Hard, Hau, Hayne

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Where is the Haydu family from?

You can see how Haydu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haydu family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Haydu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Haydu families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Haydu's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Haydu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haydu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haydu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haydu. 67% of Haydu men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Haydu women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haydu were Proprietor and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haydu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haydu 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Haydu. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 539 military records available for the last name Haydu. For the veterans among your Haydu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haydu lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Haydu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Haydu in 1955 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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