This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Haefener family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Haefener Family History

Haefener Surname 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: Haefner, Haeffner, Hafner, Hoeffner, Haener, Haefele, Heffner, Hefner

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Haefener family from?

You can see how Haefener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haefener family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Haefener families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Haefener's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Haefener families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haefener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Haefener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Haefener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haefener census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Haefener

Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Haefener. 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.

View all Haefener immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Haefener. For the veterans among your Haefener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Haefener military records

You've only scratched the surface of Haefener family history

Discover More

What is the average Haefener lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Haefener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Haefener in 1977 was 85, and 69 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haefener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haefener ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Haefener family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial