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Halmers Family History

Halmers 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: Chalmers, Helmers, Hammers, Palmer, Hamer, Halter, Balmer, Holmer

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Where is the Halmers family from?

You can see how Halmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halmers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Halmers families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Halmers families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Halmers's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Halmers families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halmers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Halmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halmers 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Halmers. 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 13 military records available for the last name Halmers. For the veterans among your Halmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halmers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Halmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Halmers in 1966 was 84, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halmers 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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