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Halpern Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Heilbronn in Württemberg which had a large and influential Jewish population in medieval times which spread widely throughout Europe. See also Heilbrunn .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Alpern, Alperin, Alpert, Halper, Halperin, Halberg, Halle, Galler

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Where is the Halpern family from?

You can see how Halpern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halpern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Halpern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 26 Halpern families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Halpern's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Halpern families in 1911.
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What did your Halpern ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Halpern. 43% of Halpern 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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Halpern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halpern 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Halpern. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Halpern. For the veterans among your Halpern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halpern lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Halpern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Halpern in 1951 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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