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Halkenhauser Family History

Halkenhauser 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: Wickenhauser, Ankenbauer, Moldenhauer, Falkenhagen, Fankhauser

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Where is the Halkenhauser family from?

You can see how Halkenhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halkenhauser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Halkenhauser family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Halkenhauser's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Halkenhauser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halkenhauser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halkenhauser ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Halkenhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halkenhauser 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Halkenhauser. 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 106 military records available for the last name Halkenhauser. For the veterans among your Halkenhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halkenhauser lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Halkenhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Halkenhauser in 1971 was 66, and 95 in 2002.

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