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Hallek Family History

Hallek 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: Halley, Halle, Haller, Halleck, Hallen, Mallek, Ballek, Halek, Hallee

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Where is the Hallek family from?

You can see how Hallek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hallek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hallek families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hallek's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hallek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hallek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hallek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Hallek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallek 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hallek. 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 46 military records available for the last name Hallek. For the veterans among your Hallek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallek lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2001, in the United States, Hallek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hallek in 1950 was 26, and 79 in 2001.

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