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Hallander Family History

Hallander 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: Callander, Hollander, Wallander, Callender, Helander, Challender

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Where is the Hallander family from?

You can see how Hallander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hallander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hallander families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hallander's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hallander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hallander 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 Hallander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hallander. 22% of Hallander men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Hallander women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hallander were Painter and Saleslady.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Saleslady
    8%

What Hallander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hallander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallander 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Hallander. 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 76 military records available for the last name Hallander. For the veterans among your Hallander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallander lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Hallander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hallander in 1965 was 84, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hallander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hallander 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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