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Halpeny Family History

Halpeny 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: Halley, Halsey, Halphen, Hallen, Halpern, Halpin, Halfpenny, Haley

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Where is the Halpeny family from?

You can see how Halpeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halpeny family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Halpeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Halpeny families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Halpeny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Halpeny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halpeny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halpeny ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Halpeny ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Halpeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halpeny 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Halpeny. 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 25 military records available for the last name Halpeny. For the veterans among your Halpeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halpeny lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Halpeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Halpeny in 1965 was 76, and 79 in 1989.

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