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Halpain Family History

Halpain Surname Meaning

Most probably an altered form of Irish Halpin.

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


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Where is the Halpain family from?

You can see how Halpain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halpain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Halpain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Halpain families living in Cheshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Halpain's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Halpain families in 1891.
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What did your Halpain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halpain. 25% of Halpain men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Halpain women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halpain were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Halpain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halpain 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Halpain. 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 179 military records available for the last name Halpain. For the veterans among your Halpain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halpain lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Halpain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Halpain in 1951 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halpain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halpain 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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