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Hallaman Family History

Hallaman 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: Hallman, Hallahan, Allaman, Allman, Hallam, Callahan, Alleman

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Where is the Hallaman family from?

You can see how Hallaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hallaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hallaman family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hallaman's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Hallaman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hallaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hallaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farming were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hallaman. 42% of Hallaman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hallaman women worked as a Farming. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hallaman were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    25%
  • Saleswoman
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Hallaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hallaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallaman 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Hallaman. 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 151 military records available for the last name Hallaman. For the veterans among your Hallaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallaman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hallaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hallaman in 1963 was 76, and 44 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hallaman 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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