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Hales Family History

Hales Surname Meaning

English (widespread especially in the southeast): from the genitive singular or nominative plural form of Old English halh ‘nook recess’ (see Hale).

Irish: when not of English origin this may be a variant of Healy or McHale.

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


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Where is the Hales family from?

You can see how Hales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hales family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hales families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 933 Hales families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hales's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hales families in 1891.
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What did your Hales ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hales. 9% of Hales men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Hales women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hales were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 122,000 census records available for the last name Hales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hales 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Hales. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Hales. For the veterans among your Hales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hales lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hales in 1943 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hales 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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