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Hallison Name Meaning

variant of Allison with prosthetic H-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Allison, Callison, Mallison, Gallison, Hallin, Alliston, Harmison

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Where is the Hallison family from?

You can see how Hallison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hallison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Hallison families living in New Jersey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hallison's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hallison families in 1880.
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What did your Hallison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hallison. 50% of Hallison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Confectioners Assistant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Hallison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallison 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Hallison. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hallison. For the veterans among your Hallison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallison lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Hallison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hallison in 1974 was 88, and 75 in 1998.

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