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Haeffer Family History

Haeffer 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, Haffer, Shaeffer, Haeffner, Huffer, Pfeffer, Hafner, Hefter

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Where is the Haeffer family from?

You can see how Haeffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haeffer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Haeffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Haeffer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Haeffer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Haeffer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haeffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Haeffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haeffer. 100% of Haeffer men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Haeffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Haeffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haeffer 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Haeffer. 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 60 military records available for the last name Haeffer. For the veterans among your Haeffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haeffer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Haeffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Haeffer in 1968 was 76, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haeffer 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.

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