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Halker Family History

Halker Name Meaning

English and Scottish: perhaps from an agent noun based on Middle English halk ‘nook corner recess’ (Old English healc healuc a derivative of healh; see Hale ) denoting someone who lived in or by a nook. This surname is now rare in Britain. English: variant of Hawker .

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


Similar surnames: Haler, Haker, Hacker, Walker, Haller, Halper, Hawkes, Hilker, Chalker

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Where is the Halker family from?

You can see how Halker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Halker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 33 Halker families living in Yorkshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Halker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Halker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Halker. 100% of Halker men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Halker 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Waitress
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Halker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halker 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Halker. 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 468 military records available for the last name Halker. For the veterans among your Halker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Halker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Halker in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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