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Halterman Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Haltermann: habitational name for someone from any of the places in Westphalia and Hanover called Haltern.

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


Similar surnames: Alterman, Walterman, Halteman, Hillerman, Holterman, Waterman

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Where is the Halterman family from?

You can see how Halterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halterman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Halterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Halterman families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Halterman's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Halterman families in 1891.
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What did your Halterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halterman. 30% of Halterman men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Halterman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halterman were Farming and Maid. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Waitress
    5%
  • Maid
    5%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Halterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halterman 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Halterman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Halterman. For the veterans among your Halterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halterman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Halterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Halterman in 1950 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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