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Halchak Family History

Halchak 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: Machak, Walczak, Kaschak, Marchak, Kalchik, Balch, Hallam, Holyoak

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Where is the Halchak family from?

You can see how Halchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halchak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Halchak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Halchak families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Halchak's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Halchak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halchak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Halchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halchak. 50% of Halchak men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Halchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Halchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halchak 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Halchak. 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 302 military records available for the last name Halchak. For the veterans among your Halchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halchak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Halchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Halchak in 1965 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halchak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halchak 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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