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Halner Family History

Halner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Halter, Halder, Hafner, Hamner, Hahner, Haller, Haler, Haner, Haener

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Where is the Halner family from?

You can see how Halner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Halner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Halner families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Halner's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Halner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Halner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Halner. 100% of Halner 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
    100%

What Halner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Halner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halner 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Halner. 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 68 military records available for the last name Halner. For the veterans among your Halner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Halner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Halner in 1965 was 70, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halner 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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