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Halsdorff Family History

Halsdorff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Alsdorf, Walsdorf, Kasdorf, Waldorf, Holdorf, Handorf, Gilsdorf

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Where is the Halsdorff family from?

You can see how Halsdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halsdorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Halsdorff family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Halsdorff's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Halsdorff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Halsdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halsdorff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Halsdorff. 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 38 military records available for the last name Halsdorff. For the veterans among your Halsdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halsdorff lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Halsdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Halsdorff in 1981 was 59, and 55 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halsdorff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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