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Haydn Name Meaning

see Haydon . from Ó hÉideáin or Ó hÉidín see Hayden .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Hayden, Hayn, Hayen, Haydon, Haydu, Haydt, Han, Hay, Hain, Hayes

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Where is the Haydn family from?

You can see how Haydn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haydn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Haydn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Haydn families living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Haydn's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Haydn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haydn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haydn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haydn. 18% of Haydn men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Haydn women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haydn were Labor and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Exprimater
    18%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haydn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haydn 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Haydn. 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 402 military records available for the last name Haydn. For the veterans among your Haydn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haydn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Haydn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Haydn in 1966 was 89, and 81 in 2004.

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