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Halste Family History

Halste 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: Halse, Haste, Holste, Halsted, Hale, Hase, Halstead, Halter, Halle

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halste 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 126 census records available for the last name Halste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halste 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Halste. 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 8 military records available for the last name Halste. For the veterans among your Halste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halste lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Halste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Halste in 1988 was 41, and 69 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halste 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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