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Halfmoon Family History

Halfmoon 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: Halfmann, Halfon, Halfman, Halton, Salmon, Hallman, Harmon, Halford

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Where is the Halfmoon family from?

You can see how Halfmoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halfmoon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Halfmoon families living in Idaho. This was about 33% of all the recorded Halfmoon's in USA. Idaho and 1 other state had the highest population of Halfmoon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halfmoon 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Halfmoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halfmoon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Halfmoon. 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 56 military records available for the last name Halfmoon. For the veterans among your Halfmoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halfmoon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Halfmoon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Halfmoon in 1963 was 86, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halfmoon 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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