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Halzel Family History

Halzel 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: Hazel, Hanzel, Hale, Halley, Halse, Dalzell, Hall, Hamel, Halter

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Where is the Halzel family from?

You can see how Halzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halzel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Halzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Halzel family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Halzel's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Halzel families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halzel 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 129 census records available for the last name Halzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halzel 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Halzel. 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 87 military records available for the last name Halzel. For the veterans among your Halzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halzel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Halzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Halzel in 1968 was 56, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halzel 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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