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Halkar Family History

Halkar 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: Halker, Hacker, Haar, Hallam, Halter, Harker, Hawker, Halla, Shankar

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Where is the Halkar family from?

You can see how Halkar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halkar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Halkar families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Halkar family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Halkar's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Halkar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halkar 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 17 census records available for the last name Halkar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halkar 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Halkar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Halkar. For the veterans among your Halkar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halkar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Halkar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Halkar in 1961 was 55, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halkar 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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