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Haisten Family History

Haisten Name Meaning

English (Cumbria): possibly a habitational name from a place called Hayston examples of which are found in Strathclyde Tayside and Dyfed or from Haystoun near Peebles in the Scottish Borders.

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


Similar surnames: Hasten, Harten, Harston, Hairston, Baisden, Haston, Hilton, Hatten

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Where is the Haisten family from?

You can see how Haisten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haisten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haisten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Haisten families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Haisten's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Haisten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haisten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haisten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haisten. 30% of Haisten men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Haisten women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haisten were Proprietor and Student Aid Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Mortician
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Student Aid Worker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haisten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haisten 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Haisten. 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 656 military records available for the last name Haisten. For the veterans among your Haisten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haisten lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Haisten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Haisten in 1955 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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