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Halihen Family History

Halihen 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: Halphen, Holien, Halonen, Hallen, Althen, Halen, Halden, Hullihen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halihen 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 Halihen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halihen. 100% of Halihen men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Halihen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halihen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Halihen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Halihen. For the veterans among your Halihen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halihen lifespan?

Average Halihen life expectancy in 1963 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halihen 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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