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Haltner Family History

Haltner 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: Halter, Hartner, Hiltner, Waltner, Alter, Malter, Kastner, Salter

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Where is the Haltner family from?

You can see how Haltner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haltner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Haltner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Haltner family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haltner's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Haltner families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haltner 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 Haltner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haltner. 50% of Haltner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Haltner women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Haltner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Haltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haltner 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Haltner. 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 63 military records available for the last name Haltner. For the veterans among your Haltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haltner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Haltner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Haltner in 1966 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haltner 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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