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Hallman Family History

Hallman Surname Meaning

English: occupational name for a servant at a hall from Middle English hal(le) + man (see Hall). English: topographic name for someone who lived in a hollow or nook from Middle English hale Old English halh.

Swedish: ornamental or topographic name from the element hall ‘hall’ or ‘rock’ (see Hall) + man ‘man’ or a habitational name for someone from a place called with the element hall.

Americanized form of German Hallmann.

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


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Where is the Hallman family from?

You can see how Hallman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hallman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Hallman families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hallman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hallman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hallman 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 Hallman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hallman. 91% of Hallman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Shorthand Typist
    10%

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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Hallman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Hallman. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Hallman. For the veterans among your Hallman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hallman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hallman in 1942 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hallman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hallman 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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