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Hallisey Family History

Hallisey Name Meaning

Irish (mainly counties Cork and Kerry): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hÁilgheasa ‘descendant of Áilgheas’ a personal name from áilgheas ‘eagerness’.

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


Similar surnames: Halley, Harley, Hallinan, Hanley, Halligan, Malley, Hilley, Fallis

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Where is the Hallisey family from?

You can see how Hallisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallisey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hallisey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 32 Hallisey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hallisey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hallisey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hallisey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hallisey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hallisey. 26% of Hallisey men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Hallisey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hallisey were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    26%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • File Clerk
    9%
  • Secretary
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hallisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallisey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hallisey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hallisey. For the veterans among your Hallisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallisey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hallisey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hallisey in 1954 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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