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Hal Family History

Hal Surname Meaning

Dutch (mainly Van Hal): topographic name from hal ‘hall’ see Hall.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hal family from?

You can see how Hal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hal families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hal's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hal families in 1891.
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What did your Hal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hal. 100% of Hal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hal. For the veterans among your Hal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hal in 1964 was 80, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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