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Halben Family History

Halben Surname 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: Harben, Holben, Hallen, Habben, Halen, Halden, Hale, Allen, Hagen

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Where is the Halben family from?

You can see how Halben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halben family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Halben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Halben families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Halben's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Halben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Halben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halben. 100% of Halben men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Halben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Halben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halben 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Halben. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Halben. For the veterans among your Halben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halben lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Halben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Halben in 1972 was 72, and 84 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halben ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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