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Halperin Family History

Halperin Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Halpern.

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


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Where is the Halperin family from?

You can see how Halperin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halperin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Halperin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Halperin families living in Quebec. This was about 39% of all the recorded Halperin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Halperin families in 1911.
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What did your Halperin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk and Stationer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Halperin. 100% of Halperin men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Halperin women worked as a Stationer.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stationer
    100%

What Halperin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Halperin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halperin 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Halperin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Halperin. For the veterans among your Halperin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halperin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Halperin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Halperin in 1945 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halperin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halperin 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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