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Halles Family History

Halles 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: Halley, Halle, Valles, Hailes, Balles, Hallas, Galles, Salles, Hales

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Where is the Halles family from?

You can see how Halles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Halles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Halles families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Halles's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Halles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halles 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 Halles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Deputy Underground and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Halles. 50% of Halles men worked as a Colliery Deputy Underground and 67% of Halles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halles were Wharf Labourer Heavy Worker and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Colliery Deputy Underground
    50%
  • Wharf Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Office Cleaner
    12%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%

What Halles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Halles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halles 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Halles. 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 304 military records available for the last name Halles. For the veterans among your Halles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halles lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Halles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Halles in 1970 was 81, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halles 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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