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Halerew Family History

Halerew Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Haler, Haberer, Lerew, Halgren, Hale, Hare, Halley, Halse, Hamer

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Where is the Halerew family from?

You can see how Halerew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halerew family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 21 Halerew families living in Shetland. This was about 91% of all the recorded Halerew's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Halerew families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halerew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Halerew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halerew 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 immigration records available for the last name Halerew. 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 Halerew. For the veterans among your Halerew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halerew 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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