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Halane Family History

Halane Name 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: Haldane, Hale, Halse, Lane, Harland, Balan, Hasan, Halle, Hyland

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Where is the Halane family from?

You can see how Halane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halane family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Halane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Halane family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Halane's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Halane families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halane. 100% of Halane men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Halane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halane 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Halane. 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 8 military records available for the last name Halane. For the veterans among your Halane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Halane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Halane in 1963 was 102, and 80 in 2003.

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