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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 1891 there were 11 Hainley families living in Warwickshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Hainley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hainley families in 1891.
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 1939, Seeking Employment was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hainley. 50% of Hainley women worked as a Seeking Employment. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Seeking Employment
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
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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 Australia, 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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