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Halberstein Family History

Halberstein 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: Hammerstein, Silberstein, Alperstein, Wallerstein, Falkenstein

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Where is the Halberstein family from?

You can see how Halberstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halberstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Halberstein families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Halberstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Halberstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halberstein 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 Halberstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halberstein. 100% of Halberstein women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Halberstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Halberstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halberstein 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Halberstein. 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 20 military records available for the last name Halberstein. For the veterans among your Halberstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halberstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Halberstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Halberstein in 1963 was 82, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halberstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halberstein 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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