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Halgerson Family History

Halgerson 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: Holgerson, Helgerson, Halverson, Alverson, Halvorson, Balderson

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Where is the Halgerson family from?

You can see how Halgerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halgerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Halgerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Halgerson families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Halgerson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Halgerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halgerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Halgerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halgerson. 30% of Halgerson men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Halgerson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halgerson 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Mason
    20%
  • Farming
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Student Nurse
    38%
  • Maid
    25%

What Halgerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Halgerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halgerson 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Halgerson. 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 33 military records available for the last name Halgerson. For the veterans among your Halgerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halgerson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Halgerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Halgerson in 1963 was 86, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halgerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halgerson 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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