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Halldorson Family History

Halldorson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Icelandic Halldórsson: patronymic from the personal name Halldór a compound of Old Norse hallr ‘(flat) stone’ + Thórr the name of the god of thunder in Scandinavian mythology.

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


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Where is the Halldorson family from?

You can see how Halldorson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halldorson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Halldorson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 73 Halldorson families living in Manitoba. This was about 68% of all the recorded Halldorson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Halldorson families in 1911.
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What did your Halldorson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Halldorson. 74% of Halldorson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Halldorson women worked as a Teacher.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    74%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Halldorson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halldorson 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Halldorson. 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 227 military records available for the last name Halldorson. For the veterans among your Halldorson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halldorson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Halldorson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Halldorson in 1945 was 28, and 97 in 2004.

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