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Halconer Family History

Halconer 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: Falconer, Halonen, Alcocer, Falcone, Faulconer, Alcoser, Calcote

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Where is the Halconer family from?

You can see how Halconer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halconer family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Halconer families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Halconer families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Halconer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Halconer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halconer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Halconer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halconer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Halconer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Halconer. For the veterans among your Halconer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halconer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halconer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halconer

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