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Hallai Family History

Hallai 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: Hallam, Halla, Hallas, Hallal, Pallas, Halley, Falla, Hall, Palla

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Where is the Hallai family from?

You can see how Hallai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallai family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hallai families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hallai's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hallai families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hallai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hallai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Hallai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallai 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Hallai. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hallai. For the veterans among your Hallai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallai lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hallai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hallai in 1968 was 28, and 66 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hallai 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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