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Halchek Family History

Halchek 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: Hanchey, Hatcher, Halphen, Hachey, Hache, Hulcher, Halek, Hatchel

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Where is the Halchek family from?

You can see how Halchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halchek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Halchek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Halchek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Halchek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Halchek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Halchek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Halchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halchek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Halchek. 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 6 military records available for the last name Halchek. For the veterans among your Halchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halchek lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Halchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Halchek in 1977 was 68, and 79 in 1986.

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