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Hallister Family History

Hallister 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: Pallister, Hollister, Callister, Ballester, Hallisey, Hameister

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Where is the Hallister family from?

You can see how Hallister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallister family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hallister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hallister families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hallister's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hallister families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hallister 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 Hallister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hallister. 42% of Hallister men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Hallister women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hallister were Manager and School Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    32%
  • Housewife
    32%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • School Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hallister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallister 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Hallister. 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 116 military records available for the last name Hallister. For the veterans among your Hallister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallister lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Hallister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hallister in 1984 was 69, and 83 in 1998.

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