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Halaas Family History

Halaas Name 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: Hallas, Halas, Pallas, Hallam, Salaam, Halla, Haas, Dallas, Salas

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Where is the Halaas family from?

You can see how Halaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halaas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Halaas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Halaas families living in Alberta. This was about 55% of all the recorded Halaas's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Halaas families in 1911.
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What did your Halaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Halaas. 43% of Halaas 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
    43%
  • Longshoreman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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What Halaas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Halaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halaas 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Halaas. 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 38 military records available for the last name Halaas. For the veterans among your Halaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halaas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Halaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Halaas in 1965 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

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