Hallowell Family History

Hallowell Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Halliwell (Lancashire) or Holywell (Huntingtonshire Northumberland) named in Middle English hali holi (Old English hālig) ‘holy’ + wel(le) (Old English well(a)) ‘well spring’.

It can also derive from any of numerous other places called with these elements.

These locations share a common thematic composition that reflects their origins.

The names are rooted in the Old English language, showcasing the evolution of place names over time.

For further exploration, see Hollowell as an example of similar nomenclature.

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

Similar surnames: Halliwell, Hollowell, Halliwill, Cauldwell, Helliwell, Caldwell, Cardwell, Lowell, Harlowe, Halloway

51K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
3K	Military Records
2K	Immigration Records
25K	Census and Voter Lists
78K	Member Trees

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Where is the Hallowell family from?

You can see how Hallowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallowell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hallowell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 127 Hallowell families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hallowell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hallowell families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hallowell 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 Hallowell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank clerk and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hallowell. 28% of Hallowell men worked as a Bank clerk and 82% of Hallowell women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hallowell were Retired and cotton weaver heavy worker.

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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.

Bank clerk

28%

engineering spray painter

19%

General labourer

19%

Retired

19%

Unpaid domestic duties

82%

Private means

Housewife

cotton weaver heavy worker

What Hallowell family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 25K census records available for the last name Hallowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallowell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Hallowell. 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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Military Records

There are 3K military records available for the last name Hallowell. For the veterans among your Hallowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallowell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hallowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hallowell in 1951 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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Hallowell Surname Meaning

It can also derive from any of numerous other places called with these elements.

These locations share a common thematic composition that reflects their origins.

The names are rooted in the Old English language, showcasing the evolution of place names over time.

For further exploration, see Hollowell as an example of similar nomenclature.

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

Where is the Hallowell family from?

What did your Hallowell ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Bank clerk

28%

engineering spray painter

19%

General labourer

19%

Retired

19%

Unpaid domestic duties

82%

Private means

Housewife

cotton weaver heavy worker

What Hallowell family records will you find?

What is the average Hallowell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hallowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hallowell in 1951 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

Hallowell Family History

Hallowell Surname Meaning

161,000 record(s) for Hallowell

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Where is the Hallowell family from?

What did your Hallowell ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Hallowell family records will you find?

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What is the average Hallowell lifespan?

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Hallowell Surname Meaning

161,000 record(s) for Hallowell

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Hallowell family from?

What did your Hallowell ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Hallowell family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Hallowell family history

What is the average Hallowell lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hallowell family tree

Search for another surname