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Halsen Family History

Halsen 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, Halsey, Hallen, Hausen, Halen, Hasen, Holsen, Hansen, Hassen

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Where is the Halsen family from?

You can see how Halsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Halsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Halsen families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Halsen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Halsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halsen 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 Halsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halsen. 31% of Halsen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Halsen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halsen were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Halsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Halsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halsen 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Halsen. 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 132 military records available for the last name Halsen. For the veterans among your Halsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Halsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Halsen in 1962 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halsen 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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