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Halstenberg Family History

Halstenberg 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: Falkenberg, Kallenberg, Furstenberg, Wattenberg, Stenberg, Hilgenberg

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Where is the Halstenberg family from?

You can see how Halstenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halstenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Halstenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Halstenberg families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Halstenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Halstenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halstenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halstenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halstenberg. 50% of Halstenberg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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What Halstenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Halstenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halstenberg 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Halstenberg. 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 93 military records available for the last name Halstenberg. For the veterans among your Halstenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halstenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Halstenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Halstenberg in 1962 was 73, and 91 in 2004.

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