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Halifar Family History

Halifar 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: Khalifa, Haidar, Hanifan, Haar, Hallam, Halter, Kalina, Halla, Safar

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Where is the Halifar family from?

You can see how Halifar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halifar family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Halifar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Halifar families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Halifar's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Halifar families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Halifar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halifar 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 Halifar. 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 Halifar. For the veterans among your Halifar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halifar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halifar 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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