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Haluska Family History

Haluska Surname Meaning

Slovak Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Czech (Haluška): nickname from haluška ‘small boiled dumpling’. Compare Galuska.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Haluska family from?

You can see how Haluska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haluska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Haluska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Haluska families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Haluska's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Haluska families in 1911.
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What did your Haluska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haluska. 35% of Haluska men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Haluska women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haluska were Coal Miner and Twister.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Coal Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    16%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Twister
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haluska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haluska 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Haluska. 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 696 military records available for the last name Haluska. For the veterans among your Haluska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haluska lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Haluska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Haluska in 1947 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haluska 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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