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Halus Family History

Halus 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: Hales, Halas, Haus, Hanus, Galus, Halls, Salus, Hale, Hayes, Halse

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Where is the Halus family from?

You can see how Halus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Halus families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Halus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Halus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    60%
  • Moulder
    40%

What Halus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Halus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halus 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Halus. 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 31 military records available for the last name Halus. For the veterans among your Halus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Halus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Halus in 1972 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halus 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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