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Hallehan Family History

Hallehan 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: Hallahan, Halleran, Callahan, Alleman, Hallman, Hallen, Halligan

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Where is the Hallehan family from?

You can see how Hallehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallehan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hallehan families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hallehan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hallehan families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hallehan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Hallehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallehan 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 Hallehan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hallehan. For the veterans among your Hallehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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