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Hjalm Family History

Hjalm 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: Halm, Hjelm, Ham, Hale, Helm, Palm, Hall, Holm, Hamm, Salm

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Where is the Hjalm family from?

You can see how Hjalm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjalm family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Hjalm families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hjalm's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hjalm families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Hjalm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjalm 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Hjalm. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hjalm. For the veterans among your Hjalm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjalm lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1980, in the United States, Hjalm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hjalm in 1979 was 68, and 67 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hjalm 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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