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Halvas Family History

Halvas 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: Havas, Hallas, Halas, Salvas, Pallas, Hallam, Halla, Haas, Dallas

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Where is the Halvas family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halvas. 100% of Halvas men worked as a 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Halvas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halvas 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Halvas. 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 46 military records available for the last name Halvas. For the veterans among your Halvas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halvas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Halvas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Halvas in 1966 was 78, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halvas 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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