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Halpins Family History

Halpins 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: Halpin, Halling, Hawkins, Hallin, Salins, Galpin, Haling, Alkins

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Where is the Halpins family from?

You can see how Halpins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halpins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Halpins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Halpins families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Halpins's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Halpins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Halpins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halpins 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Halpins. 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 10 military records available for the last name Halpins. For the veterans among your Halpins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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