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Halkill Family History

Halkill 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: Hamill, Haskell, Halsall, Havill, Gaskill, Halfhill, Halkias, Hukill

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Where is the Halkill family from?

You can see how Halkill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halkill family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Halkill families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Halkill's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Halkill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Halkill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halkill 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Halkill. 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 Halkill. For the veterans among your Halkill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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