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Hallan Family History

Hallan Name Meaning

variant of Hallam . Compare Hallen . variant of Allan with prosthetic H-; see Allen . from a place in Nord France recorded as Haluin in 1066 Halewin in 1109.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hallam, Halla, Callan, Hallas, Hallin, Hallman, Allan, Hallen, Hollan

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Where is the Hallan family from?

You can see how Hallan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hallan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Hallan families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hallan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hallan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hallan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hallan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hallan. 25% of Hallan men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 1921

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Labourer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hallan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hallan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 536 military records available for the last name Hallan. For the veterans among your Hallan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hallan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hallan in 1961 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

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