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Halfar Family History

Halfar 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: Haar, Hallam, Halter, Halla, Safar, Halder, Zalar, Hallas, Halbur

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Where is the Halfar family from?

You can see how Halfar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halfar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Halfar families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Halfar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Halfar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halfar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halfar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Halfar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halfar 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Halfar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 150 military records available for the last name Halfar. For the veterans among your Halfar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halfar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Halfar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Halfar in 1965 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

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