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Hainley Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Heinle .

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


Similar surnames: Haifley, Hainey, Henley, Haidle, Hafley, Faidley, Haisley, Hailes

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Where is the Hainley family from?

You can see how Hainley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hainley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hainley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Hainley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hainley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hainley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hainley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hainley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hainley. 25% of Hainley men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hainley women worked as a Seamer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hainley were Coal Miner and Secretary. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Coal Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamer
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hainley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hainley 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Hainley. 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 403 military records available for the last name Hainley. For the veterans among your Hainley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hainley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hainley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hainley in 1962 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

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