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Origins of the Hallifax surname

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About the Hallifaxs

We have a total number of 2066 records for people with the last name Hallifax.

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Where do most Hallifaxs live?

In 1921, most Hallifaxs lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Hallifaxs

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 Hallifax surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Hallifaxs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hallifaxs.

What are the most common Hallifax first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Hallifax family members

Common jobs for Hallifaxs

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

Common Female occupations for Hallifaxs in 1921
Living On Own Means

10

Dressmaker

8

Private Means

7

Laundress

6

Bonnet Sewer

5

Common Male occupations for Hallifaxs in 1921
Baker

12

Clerk

12

Agricultural Labourer

7

Farm Labourer

7

Farmer

7

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