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Halman Family History

Halman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hallman.

Dutch: topographic name from hal ‘hall’ or a habitational name for someone from any of several cottages and farms named with this word.

Compare Van Hall.

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


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Where is the Halman family from?

You can see how Halman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Halman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 39 Halman families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Halman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Halman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halman 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 Halman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Halman. 60% of Halman men worked as a Carpenter and 78% of Halman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halman were Mechanic and Tailoress dressmaker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Tailoress dressmaker
    5%

What Halman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Halman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Halman. 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 802 military records available for the last name Halman. For the veterans among your Halman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Halman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Halman in 1953 was 42, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halman 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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