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Halves Family History

Halves 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: Hales, Alves, Harvey, Hale, Hayes, Halley, Halse, Sales, Chaves

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Where is the Halves family from?

You can see how Halves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halves family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Halves families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Halves's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Halves families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halves 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 204 census records available for the last name Halves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halves 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Halves. 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 129 military records available for the last name Halves. For the veterans among your Halves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halves lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Halves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Halves in 1967 was 77, and 75 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halves 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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