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Halkin Family History

Halkin 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: Hankin, Haskin, Hallin, Malkin, Salkin, Harkin, Galkin, Halpin

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Where is the Halkin family from?

You can see how Halkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Halkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Halkin families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Halkin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Halkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halkin 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 Halkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Halkin. 100% of Halkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Halkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Halkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halkin 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Halkin. 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 105 military records available for the last name Halkin. For the veterans among your Halkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Halkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Halkin in 1964 was 75, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halkin 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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