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Hayis Family History

Hayis 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: Hayes, Hanis, Havis, Hays, Hay, Hain, Paris, Harris, Hayer, Danis

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Where is the Hayis family from?

You can see how Hayis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hayis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hayis families living in Georgia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hayis's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Hayis families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hayis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Hayis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hayis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hayis. For the veterans among your Hayis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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