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Halvey Family History

Halvey Surname Meaning

Irish: from Ó hAilmhic ‘descendant of Ailmhac’ a personal name meaning ‘noble son’.

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


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Where is the Halvey family from?

You can see how Halvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Halvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Halvey families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Halvey's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Halvey families in 1891.
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What did your Halvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Halvey. 100% of Halvey 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Halvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halvey 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Halvey. 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 289 military records available for the last name Halvey. For the veterans among your Halvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halvey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Halvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Halvey in 1955 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halvey 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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