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Haifley Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German Haefele or Höfle see Hoefle .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hafley, Hainley, Railey, Gailey, Haidle, Faidley, Haisley, Hafler

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Where is the Haifley family from?

You can see how Haifley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haifley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Haifley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Haifley families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Haifley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Haifley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haifley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haifley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haifley. 34% of Haifley men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Haifley women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haifley were Butcher and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Auto Mechanic
    17%
  • Butcher
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haifley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haifley 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Haifley. 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 250 military records available for the last name Haifley. For the veterans among your Haifley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haifley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Haifley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Haifley in 1953 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

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