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Origins of the Halsted surname

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About the Halsteds

We have a total number of 2903 records for people with the last name Halsted.

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Where do most Halsteds live?

In 1921, most Halsteds lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Halsteds

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We have 2,260 records for the Halsted surname. The oldest one dates back to 1562.

Who were Halsteds most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Halsteds.

What are the most common Halsted first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Halsteds

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Halsteds in 1921
Weaver

15

Cotton Weaver

14

Dressmaker

10

Living On Own Means

8

Annuitant

7

Common Male occupations for Halsteds in 1921
Grocer

17

Farmer

15

Tailor

13

Stone Mason

12

Mason

11

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