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Hallberg Family History

Hallberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the (placename) elements hall ‘hall’ or ‘rock’ (see Hall ) + berg ‘mountain hill’. Swedish (Hällberg): ornamental name composed of the elements häll ‘(flat) rock’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

Swedish (Hållberg): ornamental name from placenames beginning with Hål(l)- such as Hållen Hållnäs and Hålltorp + berg ‘mountain hill’. Compare Holberg North German: variant of Halberg.

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


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Where is the Hallberg family from?

You can see how Hallberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hallberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hallberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hallberg families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hallberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hallberg families in 1891.
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What did your Hallberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hallberg. 100% of Hallberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hallberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hallberg 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Hallberg. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hallberg. For the veterans among your Hallberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hallberg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hallberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hallberg in 1952 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hallberg 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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