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Halfpenney Family History

Halfpenney 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: Halfpenny, Hanney, Halpern, Henney, Hartpence, Halferty, Halfmann

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Where is the Halfpenney family from?

You can see how Halfpenney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halfpenney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Halfpenney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 7 Halfpenney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Halfpenney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Halfpenney families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halfpenney 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 154 census records available for the last name Halfpenney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halfpenney 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Halfpenney. 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 18 military records available for the last name Halfpenney. For the veterans among your Halfpenney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halfpenney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Halfpenney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Halfpenney in 1968 was 80, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halfpenney 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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