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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


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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    28%
  • Engineering Spray Painter
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Retired
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver Heavy Worker
    4%

What Hallowell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25,000 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 Lists

There are 2,000 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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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hallowell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hallowell 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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