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Halmess Family History

Halmess 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: Holmes, Harness, Hales, Holness, Harless, Calmes, Chalmers, Hilmes

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Where is the Halmess family from?

You can see how Halmess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halmess family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Halmess families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Halmess families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Halmess's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Halmess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halmess 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 29 census records available for the last name Halmess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halmess 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Halmess. 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 31 military records available for the last name Halmess. For the veterans among your Halmess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halmess lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Halmess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Halmess in 1966 was 86, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halmess 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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