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Hallak Family History

Hallak Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Syria and Lebanon): occupational name from ḥallāq ‘barber’. It is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Hallak family from?

You can see how Hallak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hallak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hallak families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hallak's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hallak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hallak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hallak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hallak. 50% of Hallak men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Hallak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Hallak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallak 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Hallak. 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 84 military records available for the last name Hallak. For the veterans among your Hallak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hallak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hallak in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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