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Halfenden Family History

Halfenden 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: Wolfenden, Callender, Challender, Halonen, Haselden, Allende

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Where is the Halfenden family from?

You can see how Halfenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halfenden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Halfenden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Halfenden families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Halfenden's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Halfenden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halfenden 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 28 census records available for the last name Halfenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halfenden 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Halfenden. 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 5 military records available for the last name Halfenden. For the veterans among your Halfenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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