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Halwer Family History

Halwer 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, Halder, Haller, Haler, Halker, Halper, Hale, Palmer, Halley

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Where is the Halwer family from?

You can see how Halwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halwer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Halwer family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Halwer's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Halwer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halwer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Halwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halwer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Halwer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Halwer. For the veterans among your Halwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halwer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Halwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Halwer in 1978 was 71, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halwer 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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