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Halpner Family History

Halpner 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: Hapner, Halper, Harper, Halter, Halder, Hafner, Waldner, Halonen

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Where is the Halpner family from?

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

What did your Halpner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halpner. 100% of Halpner men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Halpner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halpner 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Halpner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Halpner. For the veterans among your Halpner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halpner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Halpner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Halpner in 1971 was 60, and 68 in 2003.

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