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Halka Family History

Halka 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: Halla, Kalka, Galka, Palka, Malka, Hanka, Halko, Hulka, Halk, Hata

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Where is the Halka family from?

You can see how Halka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halka family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Halka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Halka family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Halka's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Halka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halka 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 Halka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halka. 23% of Halka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Halka women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halka were Baker and Housework.

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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
    23%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Baker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Halka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Halka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halka 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Halka. 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 303 military records available for the last name Halka. For the veterans among your Halka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Halka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Halka in 1962 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halka 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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