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Halgas Family History

Halgas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hallas, Halas, Pallas, Hallam, Halla, Haas, Dallas, Haga, Salas

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Where is the Halgas family from?

You can see how Halgas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halgas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Halgas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Halgas families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Halgas's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Halgas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halgas 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 Halgas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halgas. 15% of Halgas men worked as a Weaver and 34% of Halgas women worked as a Houseworker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halgas were New Worker and Setter.

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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

  • Weaver
    15%
  • Mill Worker
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    34%
  • Yarn Setter
    34%
  • Setter
    34%

What Halgas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Halgas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halgas 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Halgas. 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 76 military records available for the last name Halgas. For the veterans among your Halgas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halgas lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Halgas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Halgas in 1955 was 49, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halgas 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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