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Hallett Family History

Hallett Surname Meaning

English (mainly Somerset and Dorset): variant of Allatt itself a variant of Allard with prosthetic H-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hallett family from?

You can see how Hallett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hallett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 708 Hallett families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Hallett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hallett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hallett 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 Hallett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hallett. 7% of Hallett men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Hallett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hallett were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    3%
  • Carpenter
    3%
  • Retired
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 113,000 census records available for the last name Hallett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallett 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Hallett. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Hallett. For the veterans among your Hallett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallett lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hallett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hallett in 1944 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hallett 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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