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Halvig Family History

Halvig 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: Helvig, Halbig, Halling, Salvi, Galvin, Haig, Natvig, Hallin, Salvia

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Where is the Halvig family from?

You can see how Halvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halvig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Halvig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Halvig families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Halvig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Halvig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halvig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halvig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Halvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halvig 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Halvig. 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 3 military records available for the last name Halvig. For the veterans among your Halvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halvig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Halvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Halvig in 1965 was 84, and 100 in 2004.

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