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Halfred Family History

Halfred 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: Alfred, Allred, Alfrey, Manfred, Halford, Palfrey, Aldred, Halgren

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Where is the Halfred family from?

You can see how Halfred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halfred family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Halfred families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Halfred families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Halfred's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Halfred families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halfred surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halfred ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halfred. 100% of Halfred women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Halfred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Halfred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halfred 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Halfred. 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 27 military records available for the last name Halfred. For the veterans among your Halfred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halfred lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Halfred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Halfred in 1968 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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