Origins of the Haigs surname

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    In 1921, most Haigses lived in north-east

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    13 Haigs Travel & migration records
    260 Haigses found in all Census records

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Haigses

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    Commmon female occupations for Haigses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    3

    Private Means

    3

    General Servant

    2

    Indlr

    2

    Living On Own Means

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Haigses in 1921

    Wright

    7

    Farm Servant

    5

    Smith

    5

    Carter

    4

    Gun Maker

    4

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