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Halser Family History

Halser 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, Halter, Halder, Halsey, Balser, Haller, Haler, Hauser, Haser

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Where is the Halser family from?

You can see how Halser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Halser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Halser families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Halser's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Halser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halser 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 489 census records available for the last name Halser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halser 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Halser. 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 287 military records available for the last name Halser. For the veterans among your Halser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halser lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Halser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Halser in 1973 was 72, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halser 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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