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Halsmer Family History

Halsmer 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: Palmer, Halse, Hamer, Halter, Balmer, Holmer, Helmer, Hammer, Halder

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Where is the Halsmer family from?

You can see how Halsmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halsmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Halsmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Halsmer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Halsmer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Halsmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halsmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Halsmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halsmer 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Halsmer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Halsmer. For the veterans among your Halsmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halsmer lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Halsmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Halsmer in 1979 was 89, and 23 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halsmer 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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