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Halfkenny Family History

Halfkenny 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: Halfpenny, Halferty, Kilkenny, Halfmann, Halley, Hackney, Kenny

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Where is the Halfkenny family from?

You can see how Halfkenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halfkenny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Halfkenny families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Halfkenny families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Halfkenny's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Halfkenny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halfkenny 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 Halfkenny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Halfkenny. 100% of Halfkenny men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Halfkenny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Halfkenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halfkenny 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Halfkenny. 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 22 military records available for the last name Halfkenny. For the veterans among your Halfkenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halfkenny lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Halfkenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Halfkenny in 1973 was 79, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halfkenny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halfkenny 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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