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Halnon Family History

Halnon 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: Halton, Hannon, Hanon, Halfon, Hilton, Hatton, Alton, Cannon, Tallon

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Where is the Halnon family from?

You can see how Halnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halnon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Halnon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Halnon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Halnon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Halnon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halnon 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 Halnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Halnon. 100% of Halnon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Halnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halnon 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Halnon. 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 41 military records available for the last name Halnon. For the veterans among your Halnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halnon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Halnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Halnon in 1962 was 60, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halnon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halnon 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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