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Halfant Family History

Halfant 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: Chalfant, Tallant, Galant, Gallant, Haldane, Salant, Alfano, Halfmann

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Where is the Halfant family from?

You can see how Halfant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halfant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Halfant families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Halfant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Halfant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halfant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Halfant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halfant 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Halfant. 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 military records available for the last name Halfant. For the veterans among your Halfant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halfant lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Halfant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Halfant in 1975 was 71, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halfant 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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