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Haldy Family History

Haldy 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: Hardy, Baldy, Hald, Haley, Handy, Hally, Hady, Hay, Hale, Halley

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Where is the Haldy family from?

You can see how Haldy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haldy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Haldy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Haldy families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Haldy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Haldy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haldy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Haldy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haldy. 30% of Haldy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Haldy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haldy were Minister and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Minister
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Haldy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haldy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haldy 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Haldy. 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 348 military records available for the last name Haldy. For the veterans among your Haldy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haldy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Haldy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Haldy in 1964 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haldy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haldy 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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