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Haushalter Family History

Haushalter Name Meaning

German (also Haushälter): occupational name for the steward (administrator) of an estate from Middle High German hūs ‘house’ + agent derivative of halten ‘to hold or keep’. Compare Hausmann .

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


Similar surnames: Hausler, Buchalter, Hauser, Hausladen, Hauter, Haueter, Daunhauer

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Where is the Haushalter family from?

You can see how Haushalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haushalter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Haushalter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 31 Haushalter families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Haushalter's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Haushalter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haushalter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haushalter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haushalter. 27% of Haushalter men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Haushalter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haushalter were Salesman and Housework. .

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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
    27%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haushalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haushalter 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Haushalter. 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 789 military records available for the last name Haushalter. For the veterans among your Haushalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haushalter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Haushalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Haushalter in 1963 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

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