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Halkney Family History

Halkney 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: Hackney, Halley, Haney, Chalkley, Hartney, Halsey, Halonen, Falkner

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Where is the Halkney family from?

You can see how Halkney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halkney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Halkney families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Halkney family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Halkney's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Halkney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Halkney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halkney 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Halkney. 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 9 military records available for the last name Halkney. For the veterans among your Halkney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halkney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Halkney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Halkney in 1965 was 79, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halkney 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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