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Hallsell Family History

Hallsell 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: Halsell, Halliwell, Hassell, Halsall, Hansell, Hartsell, Hallowell

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Where is the Hallsell family from?

You can see how Hallsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallsell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hallsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hallsell family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Hallsell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hallsell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hallsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hallsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hallsell. 50% of Hallsell 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
    50%
  • Labor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Hallsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallsell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hallsell. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hallsell. For the veterans among your Hallsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallsell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hallsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hallsell in 1966 was 68, and 63 in 2004.

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