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Halwes Family History

Halwes 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: Hales, Hawes, Hale, Hayes, Halley, Halse, Sales, Halter, Valdes

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Where is the Halwes family from?

You can see how Halwes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halwes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Halwes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Halwes families living in Indiana. This was about 78% of all the recorded Halwes's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Halwes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halwes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halwes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halwes. 57% of Halwes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Halwes women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    57%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Steel Car Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Halwes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Halwes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halwes 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 Halwes. 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 57 military records available for the last name Halwes. For the veterans among your Halwes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halwes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Halwes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Halwes in 1968 was 68, and 74 in 2003.

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