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Halbertsma Family History

Halbertsma 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: Halbert, Albertson, Halberstam, Alberta, Albertsen, Alberts, Harberts

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Halbertsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halbertsma 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Halbertsma. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Halbertsma. For the veterans among your Halbertsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Average Halbertsma life expectancy in 1977 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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