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Halte Family History

Halte 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: Hale, Halse, Halter, Halle, Holte, Halt, Haste, Harte, Hata, Gale

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Where is the Halte family from?

You can see how Halte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Halte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Halte families living in North Carolina. This was about 74% of all the recorded Halte's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Halte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halte. 40% of Halte men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Halte women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halte were Section Hand and 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Section Hand
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Halte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Halte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halte 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Halte. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Halte. For the veterans among your Halte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halte lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Halte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Halte in 1967 was 75, and 45 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halte 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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