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Halda Family History

Halda 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: Halla, Hada, Handa, Hald, Balda, Holda, Hata, Hale, Halse, Hard

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Where is the Halda family from?

You can see how Halda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Halda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Halda families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Halda's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Halda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halda. 29% of Halda men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
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What Halda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Halda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halda 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Halda. 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 59 military records available for the last name Halda. For the veterans among your Halda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halda lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Halda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Halda in 1966 was 50, and 86 in 2003.

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