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Halkens Family History

Halkens 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: Hawkins, Hales, Hallen, Hankes, Thalken, Havens, Callens, Alkins

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Where is the Halkens family from?

You can see how Halkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halkens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Halkens families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Halkens family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Halkens's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Halkens families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Halkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halkens 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Halkens. 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 36 military records available for the last name Halkens. For the veterans among your Halkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halkens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Halkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Halkens in 1966 was 84, and 97 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halkens 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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