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Halsne Family History

Halsne 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: Halse, Hale, Hase, Halle, Hulse, Halsey, Malone, Halonen, Maline

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Where is the Halsne family from?

You can see how Halsne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halsne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Halsne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Halsne families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Halsne's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Halsne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halsne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halsne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halsne. 59% of Halsne men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Halsne 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
    59%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Halsne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Halsne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halsne 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Halsne. 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 73 military records available for the last name Halsne. For the veterans among your Halsne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halsne lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Halsne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Halsne in 1959 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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