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Halbesma Family History

Halbesma 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: Halsema, Halbert, Hales, Haluska, Halberg, Halberstam, Haldeman

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Where is the Halbesma family from?

You can see how Halbesma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halbesma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Halbesma families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Halbesma's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Halbesma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halbesma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halbesma ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Halbesma ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Halbesma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halbesma 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Halbesma. 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 43 military records available for the last name Halbesma. For the veterans among your Halbesma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halbesma lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Halbesma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Halbesma in 1974 was 91, and 74 in 1999.

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