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Halady Family History

Halady Name 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: Hamady, Malady, Halaby, Halley, Hardy, Halsey, Lady, Baldy, Hald

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Where is the Halady family from?

You can see how Halady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Halady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Halady families living in Louisiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Halady's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Halady families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halady. 100% of Halady men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Halady women worked as a Salesgirl. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%
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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Halady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halady 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Halady. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Halady. For the veterans among your Halady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halady lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Halady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Halady in 1966 was 79, and 94 in 1998.

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