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Halsa Family History

Halsa 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: Halse, Halla, Khalsa, Hata, Hale, Sala, Basa, Hase, Falla, Hall

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Where is the Halsa family from?

You can see how Halsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halsa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Halsa families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Halsa families living in Cheshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Halsa's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Halsa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halsa 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 Halsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halsa. 50% of Halsa men worked as an Operator and 100% of Halsa women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Halsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Halsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halsa 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Halsa. 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 16 military records available for the last name Halsa. For the veterans among your Halsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halsa lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Halsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Halsa in 1972 was 71, and 70 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halsa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halsa 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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