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Hallifield Family History

Hallifield Surname Meaning

From a minor place named as ‘the holy field’ (Old English hālig ‘holy’ and feld ‘open country’) perhaps Holyfield in Waltham Holy Cross (Essex) or less likely for linguistic reasons Hellifield (WR Yorks).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hallifield family from?

You can see how Hallifield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallifield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hallifield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Hallifield families living in Derbyshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hallifield's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hallifield families in 1891.
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What did your Hallifield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hallifield. 75% of Hallifield 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
    75%
  • Household Duties
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hallifield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallifield 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hallifield. 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 43 military records available for the last name Hallifield. For the veterans among your Hallifield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallifield lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Hallifield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hallifield in 1971 was 93, and 87 in 1998.

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