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Halsted Family History

Halsted Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Halstead.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Halsted family from?

You can see how Halsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halsted family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Halsted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Halsted families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Halsted's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Halsted families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halsted 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 Halsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Halsted. 30% of Halsted men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Halsted women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halsted were Ironmonger (retired) and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Private Means
    30%
  • Property Owner
    20%
  • Ironmonger (retired)
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%

What Halsted family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Halsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halsted 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Halsted. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Halsted. For the veterans among your Halsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halsted lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Halsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Halsted in 1955 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halsted

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halsted 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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