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Hallan Family History

Hallan Surname Meaning

variant of Hallam. Compare Hallen.

variant of Allan with prosthetic H-; see Allen.

from a place in Nord France recorded as Haluin in 1066

Halewin in 1109.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hallan family from?

You can see how Hallan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hallan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Hallan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Hallan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hallan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hallan 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 Hallan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nursing Attendant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hallan. 100% of Hallan men worked as a Nursing Attendant and 90% of Hallan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Nursing Attendant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

What Hallan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hallan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hallan. 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 536 military records available for the last name Hallan. For the veterans among your Hallan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hallan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hallan in 1961 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hallan 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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