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Hallgarth Family History

Hallgarth Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places called Hallgarth (in East Yorkshire and Durham) named with Middle English hall ‘hall residence’ + garth ‘enclosure’.

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


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Where is the Hallgarth family from?

You can see how Hallgarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallgarth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hallgarth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Hallgarth families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hallgarth's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hallgarth families in 1891.
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What did your Hallgarth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hallgarth. 34% of Hallgarth men worked as an Incapacitated and 94% of Hallgarth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hallgarth were Farm Worker and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Furnace Bricklayer
    34%
  • Farm Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Hallgarth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hallgarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallgarth 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Hallgarth. 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 217 military records available for the last name Hallgarth. For the veterans among your Hallgarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallgarth lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hallgarth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hallgarth in 1943 was 36, and 68 in 2004.

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