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Hallowell Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Halliwell (Lancashire) or Holywell (Huntingtonshire Northumberland) named in Middle English hali holi (Old English hālig) ‘holy’ + wel(le) (Old English well(a)) ‘well spring’ or from any of numerous other places called with these elements (see Hollowell ).

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


Similar surnames: Halliwell, Hollowell, Halliwill, Cauldwell, Helliwell, Caldwell

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Where is the Hallowell family from?

You can see how Hallowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallowell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hallowell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 47 Hallowell families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hallowell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hallowell families in 1911.
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What did your Hallowell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hallowell. 70% of Hallowell 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
    70%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Hallowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallowell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hallowell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hallowell. For the veterans among your Hallowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallowell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hallowell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hallowell in 1951 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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