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Haltiwanger Family History

Haltiwanger Name Meaning

South German: topographic name from Middle High German halti halde ‘slope’ + wange ‘grassy mountain slope’ + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hollinger, Waldinger, Kittinger, Hartbarger, Salinger, Hartinger

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Where is the Haltiwanger family from?

You can see how Haltiwanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haltiwanger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Haltiwanger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Haltiwanger families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Haltiwanger's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Haltiwanger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haltiwanger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haltiwanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haltiwanger. 30% of Haltiwanger men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Haltiwanger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haltiwanger were Electrician and Maid. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Electrician
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Haltiwanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haltiwanger 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Haltiwanger. 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 625 military records available for the last name Haltiwanger. For the veterans among your Haltiwanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haltiwanger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Haltiwanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Haltiwanger in 1949 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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