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Halfman Family History

Halfman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Halfmann.

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


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Where is the Halfman family from?

You can see how Halfman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halfman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Halfman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Halfman families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Halfman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Halfman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halfman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Halfman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halfman. 43% of Halfman men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Halfman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halfman were Farm Labor and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Stenographer
    10%

What Halfman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Halfman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halfman 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Halfman. 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 300 military records available for the last name Halfman. For the veterans among your Halfman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halfman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Halfman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Halfman in 1945 was 24, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halfman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halfman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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