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Halak Family History

Halak 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: Malak, Salak, Halas, Hanak, Halek, Haak, Halik, Halk, Hata, Hale

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Where is the Halak family from?

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

In 1940, Machine Operator and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halak. 20% of Halak men worked as a Machine Operator and 60% of Halak women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Halak were Laborer and School Teacher. .

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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

  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • School Teacher
    40%
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What Halak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Halak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halak 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Halak. 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 23 military records available for the last name Halak. For the veterans among your Halak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Halak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Halak in 1968 was 94, and 49 in 2003.

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