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Haldeman Family History

Haldeman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Haldemann: topographic name for someone who lived on a mountainside or slope.

It originated from the Middle High German term halde, meaning ‘slope’.

The name also incorporates the word man(n), which translates to ‘man’.

This suggests a connection to the geographical features of the environment.

Overall, it reflects the typical naming conventions based on landscape and habitation.

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


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Where is the Haldeman family from?

You can see how Haldeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haldeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Haldeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Haldeman families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Haldeman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Haldeman families in 1891.
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What did your Haldeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haldeman. 15% of Haldeman men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Haldeman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haldeman were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Haldeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haldeman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Haldeman. 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 Haldeman. For the veterans among your Haldeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haldeman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Haldeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1958. The average life expectancy for Haldeman in 1951 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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