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Halpern Family History

Halpern Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Heilbronn in Württemberg which had a large and influential Jewish population in medieval times.

This community spread widely throughout Europe, impacting various cultural and social aspects of the regions they settled in.

Heilbronn became a significant center for Jewish life during the medieval period, reflecting the history and experiences of Ashkenazic Jews.

The name is a testament to the rich heritage associated with Jewish communities in Germany and provides insights into their migration patterns.

See also Heilbrunn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Halpern family from?

You can see how Halpern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halpern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Halpern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Halpern families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Halpern's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Halpern families in 1891.
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What did your Halpern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Raincoat Machiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Halpern. 24% of Halpern men worked as a Raincoat Machiner and 86% of Halpern women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halpern were Tailors Presser and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Raincoat Machiner
    24%
  • Cabinet Maker
    16%
  • Student
    16%
  • Tailors Presser
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Halpern. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Halpern. For the veterans among your Halpern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halpern lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Halpern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Halpern in 1951 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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