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Hjaltalin Family History

Hjaltalin 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: Jalali, Hallin, Halpain, Saladin, Halton, Vallin, Halling, Gatlin

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Where is the Hjaltalin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hjaltalin 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 Hjaltalin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Hjaltalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjaltalin 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Hjaltalin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hjaltalin. For the veterans among your Hjaltalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjaltalin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hjaltalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hjaltalin in 1968 was 86, and 53 in 2003.

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