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Halmar Family History

Halmar 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: Kalmar, Hamar, Hammar, Halman, Palmer, Kalman, Haar, Hamer, Hallam

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Where is the Halmar family from?

You can see how Halmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halmar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Halmar family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Halmar's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Halmar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halmar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Halmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halmar 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Halmar. 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 12 military records available for the last name Halmar. For the veterans among your Halmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halmar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Halmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Halmar in 1967 was 81, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halmar 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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