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Halwa Family History

Halwa 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: Halla, Hata, Hale, Halse, Sala, Hawk, Falla, Hall, Hanna, Hallam

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Where is the Halwa family from?

You can see how Halwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halwa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Halwa family living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Halwa's in USA. Michigan and 4 other states had the highest population of Halwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halwa 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 Halwa ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Halwa. 75% of Halwa men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farmers Son
    25%

What Halwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Halwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halwa 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Halwa. 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 26 military records available for the last name Halwa. For the veterans among your Halwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halwa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Halwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Halwa in 1968 was 51, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Halwa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halwa 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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