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Halverson Family History

Halverson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian or Danish Halvorsen and of its Swedish cognate Halvarsson. Compare Alverson.

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


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Where is the Halverson family from?

You can see how Halverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halverson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Halverson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Halverson families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Halverson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Halverson families in 1891.
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What did your Halverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Halverson. 84% of Halverson 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
    84%
  • At School
    17%

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Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Halverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halverson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Halverson. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Halverson. For the veterans among your Halverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halverson lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Halverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Halverson in 1942 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halverson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halverson 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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