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Halbett Family History

Halbett Name 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: Halbert, Hallett, Albert, Hackett, Hassett, Helbert, Hazlett, Hulbert

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Where is the Halbett family from?

You can see how Halbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halbett family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Halbett families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Halbett families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Halbett's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Halbett families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halbett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halbett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Halbett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Halbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halbett 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Halbett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Halbett. For the veterans among your Halbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halbett lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Halbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Halbett in 1973 was 76, and 62 in 1999.

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