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Halsel Family History

Halsel 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: Halse, Hassel, Halsey, Hansel, Helsel, Halsell, Hale, Halley, Hase

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Where is the Halsel family from?

You can see how Halsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halsel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Halsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Halsel families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Halsel's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Halsel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halsel 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 Halsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halsel. 100% of Halsel 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
    100%

What Halsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Halsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halsel 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Halsel. 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 180 military records available for the last name Halsel. For the veterans among your Halsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halsel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Halsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Halsel in 1971 was 63, and 46 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halsel 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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