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Halen Family History

Halen Surname Meaning

Swedish (Halén): variant of Hallén (see Hallen).

Dutch (Van Halen): habitational name for someone from the villages Hoog en Laaghalen in the province of Drenthe or Halen near Hasselt in Belgian Limburg.

Irish: variant of English Hallen.

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


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Where is the Halen family from?

You can see how Halen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Halen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Halen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Halen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Halen families in 1911.
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What did your Halen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Halen. 60% of Halen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Halen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Income
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Halen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halen 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 Halen. 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 564 military records available for the last name Halen. For the veterans among your Halen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Halen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Halen in 1962 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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