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Halfin Family History

Halfin 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: Hallin, Halpin, Halfon, Chalfin, Hain, Albin, Halton, Hankin, Malin

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Where is the Halfin family from?

You can see how Halfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halfin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Halfin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Halfin families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Halfin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Halfin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halfin 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 Halfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mechanical Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Halfin. 100% of Halfin men worked as a Mechanical Engineer and 100% of Halfin 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

  • Mechanical Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Halfin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Halfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halfin 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Halfin. 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 228 military records available for the last name Halfin. For the veterans among your Halfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halfin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Halfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Halfin in 1954 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halfin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halfin 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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