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Hallson Family History

Hallson 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: Hillson, Tallon, Halton, Hasson, Ballon, Hanson, Hallin, Hallman

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Where is the Hallson family from?

You can see how Hallson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hallson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Hallson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hallson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hallson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hallson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hallson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hallson. 67% of Hallson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hallson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallson 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Hallson. 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 109 military records available for the last name Hallson. For the veterans among your Hallson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Hallson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hallson in 1967 was 80, and 94 in 2001.

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