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Halma Family History

Halma 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: Halla, Palma, Halm, Alma, Calma, Balma, Halama, Halman, Hata, Ham

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Where is the Halma family from?

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

What did your Halma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halma. 36% of Halma men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Halma women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Halma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halma 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Halma. 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 170 military records available for the last name Halma. For the veterans among your Halma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halma lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Halma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Halma in 1957 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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