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Halters Family History

Halters 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: Halter, Salters, Walters, Alters, Alter, Malter, Salter, Halder

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Where is the Halters family from?

You can see how Halters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halters family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Halters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Halters family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Halters's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Halters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halters 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 Halters ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Halters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halters 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Halters. 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 195 military records available for the last name Halters. For the veterans among your Halters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halters lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Halters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Halters in 1969 was 74, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halters 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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