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Halmen Family History

Halmen 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: Almen, Hammen, Hallen, Halen, Holmen, Salmen, Halden, Halman, Hale

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Where is the Halmen family from?

You can see how Halmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halmen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Halmen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Halmen families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Halmen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Halmen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halmen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halmen. 78% of Halmen 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
    78%
  • Labor
    23%
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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Halmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halmen 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Halmen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Halmen. For the veterans among your Halmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halmen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1989, in the United States, Halmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Halmen in 1959 was 57, and 83 in 1989.

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