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Hallinan Family History

Hallinan Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hÁilgheanáin ‘descendant of Áilgheanán’ a pet form of a personal name composed of old Celtic elements meaning ‘mild noble person’.

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


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Where is the Hallinan family from?

You can see how Hallinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallinan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hallinan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Hallinan families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hallinan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hallinan families in 1891.
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What did your Hallinan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hallinan. 34% of Hallinan men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 91% of Hallinan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hallinan were General Labourer and School Teacher.

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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

  • Medical Practitioner
    34%
  • Plasterer Heavy Worker
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • School Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hallinan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hallinan. For the veterans among your Hallinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallinan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hallinan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hallinan in 1959 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hallinan 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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