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Halssey Family History

Halssey 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: Halsey, Hassey, Halley, Halse, Hussey, Hassel, Massey, Hansley, Hasse

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Where is the Halssey family from?

You can see how Halssey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halssey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Halssey family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Halssey's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Halssey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Halssey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halssey 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 immigration records available for the last name Halssey. 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 military records available for the last name Halssey. For the veterans among your Halssey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halssey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halssey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halssey

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