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Hallay Family History

Hallay 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: Halley, Hallam, Halla, Kallay, Hallas, Pallay, Hallal, Ballay, Hally

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Where is the Hallay family from?

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

What did your Hallay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hallay. 56% of Hallay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hallay 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Attendant
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

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

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Hallay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallay 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Hallay. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hallay. For the veterans among your Hallay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hallay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hallay in 1962 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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