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Halkeston Family History

Halkeston 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: Helveston, Alston, Halton, Alderton, Hazelton, Harston, Holston

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Where is the Halkeston family from?

You can see how Halkeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halkeston family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Halkeston families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Halkeston family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Halkeston's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Halkeston families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Halkeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halkeston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Halkeston. 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 1 military records available for the last name Halkeston. For the veterans among your Halkeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halkeston lifespan?

Average Halkeston life expectancy in 1995 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halkeston 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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