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Halmi Family History

Halmi 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: Salmi, Halm, Ham, Hale, Helm, Halse, Palm, Hall, Holm, Holme

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Where is the Halmi family from?

You can see how Halmi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halmi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Halmi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Halmi families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Halmi's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Halmi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halmi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Halmi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halmi. 67% of Halmi men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Halmi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Halmi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halmi 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Halmi. 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 155 military records available for the last name Halmi. For the veterans among your Halmi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halmi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Halmi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Halmi in 1962 was 70, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halmi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halmi 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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