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Halpert Family History

Halpert Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Halpern.

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


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Where is the Halpert family from?

You can see how Halpert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halpert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Halpert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Halpert families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Halpert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Halpert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halpert 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 Halpert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halpert. 24% of Halpert men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Halpert women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halpert were Carpenter 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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Milliner
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Halpert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Halpert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halpert 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 Halpert. 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 569 military records available for the last name Halpert. For the veterans among your Halpert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halpert lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Halpert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Halpert in 1959 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halpert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halpert 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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