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Origins of the Halder surname

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About the Halders

We have a total number of 2120 records for people with the last name Halder.

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Where do most Halders live?

In 1921, most Halders lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Halders

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,770 records for the Halder surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Halders most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Halders.

What are the most common Halder first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Halders

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Halders in 1921
Dressmaker

16

Domestic Servant

6

General Servant Domestic

6

Private Means

6

Annuitant

5

Common Male occupations for Halders in 1921
Joiner

56

Farmer

14

Farmers Son

11

Agricultural Labourer

9

Tailor

8

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