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Hayers Name Meaning

variant of Ayres with prosthetic H-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hayes, Hayer, Ayers, Sayers, Mayers, Hyers, Bayers, Sayer, Layer

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Where is the Hayers family from?

You can see how Hayers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Hayers family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Hayers's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hayers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hayers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hayers. 53% of Hayers men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Hayers women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hayers were Farmer and Maid. .

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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
    53%
  • Weaver
    18%
  • Fireman
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hayers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayers 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 847 immigration records available for the last name Hayers. 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 257 military records available for the last name Hayers. For the veterans among your Hayers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayers lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Hayers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hayers in 1969 was 69, and 79 in 2000.

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