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Halil Family History

Halil Surname Meaning

from the Turkish personal name Halil from Arabic khalil ‘dear one friend; spouse’; see Khalil.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Halil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Halil families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Halil's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Halil families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 773 census records available for the last name Halil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halil 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Halil. 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 182 military records available for the last name Halil. For the veterans among your Halil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halil lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Halil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Halil in 1964 was 76, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halil 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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