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Halanan Family History

Halanan 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: Balaban, Halonen, Hallman, Hallahan, Hannan, Hallinan, Hanavan

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Where is the Halanan family from?

You can see how Halanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halanan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Halanan families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Halanan families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Halanan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Halanan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Halanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halanan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Halanan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Halanan. For the veterans among your Halanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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