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Haling Name Meaning

German (Häling): variant of Heling . In some cases possibly also Flemish (Belgian Limburg) and Walloon: Flemish variant of Walloon Halin from a shortened form of the personal name Hadelin a pet form of an ancient Germanic name with the first element hadu ‘battle strife’.

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


Similar surnames: Saling, Harling, Haring, Halling, Huling, Balling, Emling, Hain

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Where is the Haling family from?

You can see how Haling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Haling families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Haling's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Haling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haling. 41% of Haling men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Haling women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haling were Clerk and Housework. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Haling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haling 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Haling. 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 554 military records available for the last name Haling. For the veterans among your Haling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Haling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Haling in 1964 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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