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Halmela Family History

Halmela 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: Salmela, Hamel, Halla, Harmel, Hammel, Hamell, Almeda, Hammell

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Where is the Halmela family from?

You can see how Halmela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halmela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Halmela family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Halmela's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Halmela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halmela 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 21 census records available for the last name Halmela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halmela 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Halmela. 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 3 military records available for the last name Halmela. For the veterans among your Halmela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halmela lifespan?

Average Halmela life expectancy in 1974 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halmela 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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