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Halama Family History

Halama Name Meaning

Czech and Polish; Slovak (also Haľama): unflattering nickname from Czech halama ‘uncouth coarse fellow’. This surname is also found among Rusyns.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Halas, Salata, Talaga, Slama, Kalata, Talamo, Salama, Palka, Malara

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Where is the Halama family from?

You can see how Halama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halama family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Halama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Halama families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Halama's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Halama families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halama. 23% of Halama men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Halama women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halama were Farmer and Cutter Warper. .

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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
    23%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Nun
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Cutter Warper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Halama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halama 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Halama. 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 337 military records available for the last name Halama. For the veterans among your Halama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halama lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Halama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Halama in 1953 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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