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Halcrow Family History

Halcrow Surname Meaning

Scottish (Shetland): habitational name from Halcro (South Ronaldsay) which according to Black was named for Halcro in Bower (Caithness).

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


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Where is the Halcrow family from?

You can see how Halcrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halcrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Halcrow families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 31 Halcrow families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Halcrow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Halcrow families in 1891.
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What did your Halcrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Consulting Civil Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Halcrow. 100% of Halcrow men worked as a Consulting Civil Engineer and 100% of Halcrow 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Consulting Civil Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Halcrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Halcrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halcrow 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Halcrow. 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 678 military records available for the last name Halcrow. For the veterans among your Halcrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halcrow lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Halcrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Halcrow in 1948 was 38, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halcrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halcrow 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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