History of your Surname
Get access to Halems family records.Start a free trial

Halems Family History

Halems Name 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: Hales, Hale, Hayes, Sales, Hailes, Hatem, Hallas, Salem, Vales

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Halems family from?

You can see how Halems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halems family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Halems families living in Oklahoma. This was about 67% of all the recorded Halems's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Halems families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halems surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Halems ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Halems ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Halems family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Halems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halems census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Halems

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Halems. 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.

View all Halems immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Halems. For the veterans among your Halems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Halems military records

You've only scratched the surface of Halems family history

Discover More

What is the average Halems lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Halems family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Halems last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial