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Halker Family History

Halker Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: perhaps from an agent noun based on Middle English halk ‘nook corner recess’ (Old English healc healuc a derivative of healh; see Hale) denoting someone who lived in or by a nook.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

English: variant of Hawker.

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


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Where is the Halker family from?

You can see how Halker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Halker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Halker families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Halker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Halker families in 1911.
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What did your Halker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Halker. 50% of Halker men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Halker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halker 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Halker. 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 468 military records available for the last name Halker. For the veterans among your Halker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Halker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Halker in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halker 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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