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Halks Family History

Halks 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: Hales, Halas, Hanks, Halko, Hawks, Halk, Halls, Hale, Hayes, Halse

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Where is the Halks family from?

You can see how Halks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Halks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Halks families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Halks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Halks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Halks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Halks. 100% of Halks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Halks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Halks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halks 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Halks. 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 120 military records available for the last name Halks. For the veterans among your Halks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halks lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Halks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Halks in 1963 was 44, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halks 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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