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Halverstadt Family History

Halverstadt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Halberstadt.

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


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Where is the Halverstadt family from?

You can see how Halverstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halverstadt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Halverstadt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Halverstadt families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Halverstadt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Halverstadt families in 1840.
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What did your Halverstadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halverstadt. 50% of Halverstadt men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Halverstadt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halverstadt were Laborer and Decorator.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Decorator
    50%

What Halverstadt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Halverstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halverstadt 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Halverstadt. 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 334 military records available for the last name Halverstadt. For the veterans among your Halverstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halverstadt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Halverstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Halverstadt in 1958 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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