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Haltby Family History

Haltby 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: Maltby, Holtby, Halaby, Halley, Halton, Halter, Harty, Dalby, Hasty

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Where is the Haltby family from?

You can see how Haltby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haltby family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Haltby families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Haltby family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Haltby's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Haltby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Haltby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haltby 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Haltby. 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 2 military records available for the last name Haltby. For the veterans among your Haltby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haltby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haltby 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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