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Hallward Family History

Hallward Surname Meaning

meaning ‘keeper of the hall’ Middle English hal(le) + ward(e) (Old English hall + weard).

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


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Where is the Hallward family from?

You can see how Hallward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hallward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hallward families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hallward's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Hallward families in 1891.
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What did your Hallward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hallward. 69% of Hallward 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
    69%
  • Private Means
    32%

What Hallward family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Hallward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallward 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Hallward. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hallward. For the veterans among your Hallward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallward lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1984, in the United States, Hallward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hallward in 1982 was 93, and 94 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hallward 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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