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Hjalseth Family History

Hjalseth 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: Halseth, Helseth, Halse, Hassett, Halsey, Mauseth, Huseth, Gulseth

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Where is the Hjalseth family from?

You can see how Hjalseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjalseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hjalseth family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Hjalseth's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Hjalseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hjalseth 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 Hjalseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hjalseth. 100% of Hjalseth men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

What Hjalseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Hjalseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjalseth 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Hjalseth. 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 military records available for the last name Hjalseth. For the veterans among your Hjalseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjalseth lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Hjalseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hjalseth in 1972 was 85, and 93 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hjalseth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hjalseth 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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