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Halfe Family History

Halfe Surname 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: Hale, Halse, Halle, Balfe, Haufe, Gale, Hare, Halley, Sale, Dale

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Where is the Halfe family from?

You can see how Halfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halfe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Halfe families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Halfe family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Halfe's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Halfe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halfe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Halfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halfe 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Halfe. 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 9 military records available for the last name Halfe. For the veterans among your Halfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halfe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Halfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Halfe in 1973 was 49, and 44 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halfe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halfe 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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