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Origins of the Hayers surname

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We have a total number of 1142 records for people with the last name Hayers.

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Where do most Hayerses live?

In 1921, most Hayerses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hayerses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,040 records for the Hayers surname. The oldest one dates back to 1896.

Who were Hayerses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hayers first names?

  • William
  • James
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Hayerses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hayerses in 1921
Laundress

10

House Servant

7

Domestic Servant

4

Nil

4

Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Hayerses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

12

General Labourer

7

Gardener

6

Grocer

4

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