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Early Origins of the Hayd family

The surname Hayd was first found in Bavaria, where the name Heidt was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Hayd family

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Hayd Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Heidt, Hiedt, Hagelsheimer, Heidte and others.

Early Notables of the Hayd family

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Hayd migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hayd Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Johann Jost Hayd, who arrived in New York, NY in 1710 1
  • Niclaus Hayd, who landed in New York, NY in 1710 1
  • Peter Hayd, who arrived in New York, my in 1710 1
  • Johan Georg Hayd, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1738 1
  • Regina Hayd, who landed in America in 1750 1


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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