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Halfenger Family History

Halfenger 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: Challenger, Ballenger, Callender, Salinger, Hafner, Challender

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Where is the Halfenger family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halfenger. 100% of Halfenger 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
    100%

What Halfenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Halfenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halfenger 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Halfenger. 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 1 military records available for the last name Halfenger. For the veterans among your Halfenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halfenger lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Halfenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Halfenger in 1976 was 75, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halfenger 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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