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Halzer Family History

Halzer 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: Halter, Halder, Haller, Haler, Walzer, Salzer, Holzer, Balzer, Halker

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Where is the Halzer family from?

You can see how Halzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Halzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Halzer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Halzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Halzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halzer 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 Halzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halzer. 32% of Halzer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Halzer women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Halzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Halzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halzer 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Halzer. 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 75 military records available for the last name Halzer. For the veterans among your Halzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Halzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Halzer in 1967 was 98, and 61 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halzer 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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