Origins of the Hayward surname
What does the name Hayward mean?
The origin of the Hayward surname is English, it is an occupational name that comes from the old official title of 'Hayward' (cattle keeper or hedge watcher) and would be given to those who undertook their obligations and their descendants. The Hayward would be in charge of watching the communal cattle for a particular town or village, and in some cases would protect crops from thieves and trim hedges.
Alternative variations of the name Hayward
Hayward, Haywood, Haywards, Heyward, Hayword
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Common jobs for Haywards
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Haywards in 1921
Dressmaker
631
Laundress
423
General Servant Domestic
359
Domestic Servant
346
Living On Own Means
272
Common male occupations for Haywards in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
816
General Labourer
504
Carpenter
467
Farm Labourer
442
Farmer
404
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