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Hallin Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental topographic or a habitational name from the (placename) element hall ‘hall’ or ‘rock’ (see Hall ) + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hAilín ‘descendant of Ailín’ a personal name which is perhaps a diminutive from ail ‘noble rock’.

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


Similar surnames: Vallin, Halpin, Hallen, Havlin, Kallin, Hamlin, Haskin, Hallinan

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Where is the Hallin family from?

You can see how Hallin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hallin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 45 Hallin families living in Glamorgan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hallin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hallin families in 1891.
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What did your Hallin 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 Hallin. 100% of Hallin men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Hallin 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hallin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallin 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hallin. 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 670 military records available for the last name Hallin. For the veterans among your Hallin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hallin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hallin in 1945 was 31, and 61 in 2004.

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