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Halenbeck Family History

Halenbeck 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: Hallenbeck, Hollenbeck, Lembeck, Lebeck, Halleck, Herbeck, Averbeck

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Where is the Halenbeck family from?

You can see how Halenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halenbeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Halenbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Halenbeck family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Halenbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Halenbeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halenbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halenbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halenbeck. 34% of Halenbeck 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
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Halenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halenbeck 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Halenbeck. 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 149 military records available for the last name Halenbeck. For the veterans among your Halenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halenbeck lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Halenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Halenbeck in 1968 was 62, and 87 in 1995.

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