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Halsman Family History

Halsman 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: Hallman, Hassman, Hilsman, Hulsman, Alsman, Salsman, Hausman, Hansman

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Where is the Halsman family from?

You can see how Halsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halsman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Halsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Halsman family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Halsman's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Halsman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halsman 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 402 census records available for the last name Halsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halsman 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Halsman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Halsman. For the veterans among your Halsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halsman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Halsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Halsman in 1979 was 73, and 76 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halsman 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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