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Hallenback Family History

Hallenback 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: Hallenbeck, Hollenback, Kallenbach, Hollenbeck, Hollenbach, Allenbach

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Where is the Hallenback family from?

You can see how Hallenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallenback family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hallenback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 30 Hallenback families living in New York. This was about 97% of all the recorded Hallenback's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hallenback families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hallenback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hallenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hallenback. 36% of Hallenback men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Hallenback women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hallenback were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    39%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
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What Hallenback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hallenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallenback 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Hallenback. 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 204 military records available for the last name Hallenback. For the veterans among your Hallenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallenback lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hallenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hallenback in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2001.

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