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Hahlen Family History

Hahlen 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: Dahlen, Hallen, Halen, Wahlen, Hamlen, Hatlen, Hale, Allen, Hagen

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Where is the Hahlen family from?

You can see how Hahlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hahlen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hahlen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Hahlen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hahlen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hahlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hahlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hahlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hahlen. 75% of Hahlen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hahlen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hahlen were Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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What Hahlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Hahlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hahlen 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Hahlen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 136 military records available for the last name Hahlen. For the veterans among your Hahlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hahlen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hahlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hahlen in 1962 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

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