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Halmet Family History

Halmet 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: Hallet, Hale, Palmer, Halley, Halse, Hamel, Mallet, Hamer, Holme

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Where is the Halmet family from?

You can see how Halmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halmet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Halmet families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Halmet families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Halmet's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Halmet families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halmet 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 80 census records available for the last name Halmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halmet 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Halmet. 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 9 military records available for the last name Halmet. For the veterans among your Halmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halmet lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1995, in the United States, Halmet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Halmet in 1957 was 52, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halmet 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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