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Hailu Name Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Hailu meaning ‘his power’ in the Amharic language. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


Similar surnames: Hau, Haidle, Palu, Hai, Haik, Vails, Haim, Hild, Hall, Hilt

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There are 11 census records available for the last name Hailu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hailu census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Hailu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hailu in 1975 was 73, and 28 in 2002.

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