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Halbig Family History

Halbig Surname Meaning

German: from the medieval personal name Heilwig Helwig (see Helwig).

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


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Where is the Halbig family from?

You can see how Halbig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halbig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Halbig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Halbig families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Halbig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Halbig families in 1880.
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What did your Halbig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halbig. 18% of Halbig men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Halbig women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halbig were Machinist and Saleslady.

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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
    18%
  • Baker
    18%
  • Butcher
    18%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Halbig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halbig 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Halbig. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Halbig. For the veterans among your Halbig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halbig lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Halbig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Halbig in 1958 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halbig 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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