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Halla Family History

Halla Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from a farm so named from halla ‘frost’ by extension ‘fallow field’ referring to its location. Established as a surname since the 19th century in southwestern Finland.

Adopted also as an ornamental name by Finns with Swedish names during the name-changing campaigns of the early 20th century (compare Laine). Germanized form of Polish Hała or Hala.

The surname Halla is also found in Poland.

Czech: variant of Hala.

The surname Halla is also found in Slovakia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Halla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Halla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Halla families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Halla's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Halla families in 1891.
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What did your Halla ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Halla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halla 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 892 immigration records available for the last name Halla. 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 Halla. For the veterans among your Halla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halla lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Halla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Halla in 1955 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halla 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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