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Halison Family History

Halison 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: Alison, Halton, Hasson, Hanson, Faison, Maison, Hampson, Allison

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Where is the Halison family from?

You can see how Halison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halison family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Halison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Halison families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Halison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Halison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halison 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 152 census records available for the last name Halison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halison 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Halison. 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 63 military records available for the last name Halison. For the veterans among your Halison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halison lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Halison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Halison in 1969 was 84, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halison 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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