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Halsell Family History

Halsell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Halsall.

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


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Where is the Halsell family from?

You can see how Halsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Halsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Halsell family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Halsell's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Halsell families in 1911.
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What did your Halsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halsell. 36% of Halsell men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Halsell women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halsell were Owner and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Owner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%

What Halsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Halsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halsell 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Halsell. 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 789 military records available for the last name Halsell. For the veterans among your Halsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halsell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Halsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Halsell in 1950 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halsell 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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