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Halderman Name Meaning

Dutch: habitational name for someone from Haltern a place in Germany hence a cognate of North German Haltermann (see Halterman ).

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


Similar surnames: Halteman, Holderman, Halterman, Haldiman, Hammerman, Haberman

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Where is the Halderman family from?

You can see how Halderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halderman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Halderman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Halderman families living in Cheshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Halderman's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Halderman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halderman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halderman. 22% of Halderman men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Halderman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halderman were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Halderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halderman 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Halderman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Halderman. For the veterans among your Halderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halderman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Halderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Halderman in 1959 was 28, and 83 in 2004.

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