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Halagan Family History

Halagan 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: Hanagan, Balaban, Haagen, Hallman, Hagan, Hallahan, Halligan, Malagon

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Where is the Halagan family from?

You can see how Halagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Halagan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Halagan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Halagan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Halagan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halagan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halagan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Halagan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Halagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halagan 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Halagan. 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 37 military records available for the last name Halagan. For the veterans among your Halagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halagan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Halagan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Halagan in 1961 was 41, and 90 in 2002.

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