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Halset Family History

Halset 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, Halseth, Hallet, Hale, Halley, Hase, Mallet, Helseth

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Where is the Halset family from?

You can see how Halset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halset family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Halset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Halset families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Halset's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Halset families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Halset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halset 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Halset. 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 22 military records available for the last name Halset. For the veterans among your Halset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halset lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Halset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Halset in 1968 was 87, and 88 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halset 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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