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Halwey Family History

Halwey 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: Halley, Halsey, Haley, Harvey, Hale, Halse, Hanley, Paley, Hawley

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Where is the Halwey family from?

You can see how Halwey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halwey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Halwey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Halwey family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Halwey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Halwey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halwey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Halwey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halwey 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 Halwey. 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 Halwey. For the veterans among your Halwey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halwey 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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