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Halme Family History

Halme 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: Hale, Halse, Holme, Halle, Hamme, Palme, Halm, Alme, Helme, Hulme

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Where is the Halme family from?

You can see how Halme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Halme families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Halme family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Halme's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Halme families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halme. 28% of Halme men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Halme women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halme were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Halme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halme 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Halme. 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 307 military records available for the last name Halme. For the veterans among your Halme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halme lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Halme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Halme in 1957 was 42, and 88 in 2004.

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