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Origins of the Hayling surname

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About the Haylings

We have a total number of 732 records for people with the last name Hayling.

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Where do most Haylings live?

In 1921, most Haylings lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Haylings

How common is your surname?

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

We have 684 records for the Hayling surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Haylings most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Haylings.

What are the most common Hayling first names?

  • Joseph
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Hayling family members

Common jobs for Haylings

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

Common Female occupations for Haylings in 1921
Dressmaker

8

Housemaid Domestic

6

Domestic Servant

4

General Servant

4

Laundress

4

Common Male occupations for Haylings in 1921
Attendant

74

Male Attendant

41

Porter

25

Under Store Keeper

14

Tinplate Worker

9

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