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Halifan Family History

Halifan 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: Hanifan, Khalifa, Hallman, Halligan, Hallinan, Balian, Califano

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Where is the Halifan family from?

You can see how Halifan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halifan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Halifan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Halifan family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Halifan's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Halifan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Halifan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halifan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Halifan. 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 Halifan. For the veterans among your Halifan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halifan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halifan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halifan

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