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Halsell Name Meaning

English: variant of Halsall .

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


Similar surnames: Hansell, Halsall, Hessell, Hairell, Hammell, Cassell, Hamell, Hazell

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Where is the Halsell family from?

You can see how Halsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Halsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Halsell families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Halsell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Halsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Halsell. 100% of Halsell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Halsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halsell 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Halsell. 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 789 military records available for the last name Halsell. For the veterans among your Halsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halsell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Halsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Halsell in 1950 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

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