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Halteman Family History

Halteman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Haldemann (see Haldeman) or Haltermann (see Halterman).

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


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Where is the Halteman family from?

You can see how Halteman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halteman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Halteman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Halteman families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Halteman's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Halteman families in 1891.
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What did your Halteman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halteman. 39% of Halteman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Halteman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halteman were Laborer and Machine Operator.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Halteman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Halteman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halteman 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Halteman. 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 368 military records available for the last name Halteman. For the veterans among your Halteman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halteman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Halteman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Halteman in 1943 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halteman 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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