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Halhed Family History

Halhed 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: Hale, Halley, Halse, Halter, Halder, Halle, Halsey, Halphen, Hales

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Where is the Halhed family from?

You can see how Halhed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halhed family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Halhed families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Halhed families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Halhed's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Halhed families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halhed 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 204 census records available for the last name Halhed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halhed 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Halhed. 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 7 military records available for the last name Halhed. For the veterans among your Halhed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halhed lifespan?

Average Halhed life expectancy in 1971 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halhed 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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