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Halpine Family History

Halpine 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: Halpin, Harpine, Halling, Mcalpine, Hallin, Maline, Haldane, Lapine

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Where is the Halpine family from?

You can see how Halpine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halpine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Halpine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Halpine families living in Cheshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Halpine's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Halpine families in 1891.
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What did your Halpine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Halpine. 72% of Halpine 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Halpine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halpine 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Halpine. 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 440 military records available for the last name Halpine. For the veterans among your Halpine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halpine lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Halpine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Halpine in 1964 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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