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Halfaker Family History

Halfaker 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: Hilfiker, Hammaker, Hallauer, Halker, Haymaker, Hatmaker, Hardaker

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Where is the Halfaker family from?

You can see how Halfaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halfaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Halfaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Halfaker families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Halfaker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Halfaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halfaker 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 Halfaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halfaker. 60% of Halfaker men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Halfaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Halfaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halfaker 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Halfaker. 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 70 military records available for the last name Halfaker. For the veterans among your Halfaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halfaker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Halfaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Halfaker in 1962 was 75, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halfaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halfaker 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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