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Halsam Family History

Halsam 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: Hallam, Balsam, Malsam, Halse, Alam, Salaam, Halla, Hasan, Hassan

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Where is the Halsam family from?

You can see how Halsam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halsam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Halsam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Halsam families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Halsam's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Halsam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halsam 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 97 census records available for the last name Halsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halsam 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Halsam. 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 8 military records available for the last name Halsam. For the veterans among your Halsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halsam lifespan?

Average Halsam life expectancy in 1969 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halsam 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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