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Origins of the Halson surname

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We have a total number of 1447 records for people with the last name Halson.

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Where do most Halsons live?

In 1921, most Halsons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Halsons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,290 records for the Halson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Halsons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Halson first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Halsons

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

Common Female occupations for Halsons in 1921
Laundress

7

Dressmaker

5

House Servant

5

Living On Own Means

5

General Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Halsons in 1921
Merchant

8

Blacksmith

7

Cooper

7

Baker

6

Flax Dresser

5

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