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Haenfler Family History

Haenfler 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: Hoefler, Haufler, Haefner, Haessler, Haener, Hendler, Hafler, Heffler

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Where is the Haenfler family from?

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

What did your Haenfler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haenfler. 100% of Haenfler 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 Haenfler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Haenfler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haenfler 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Haenfler. 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 12 military records available for the last name Haenfler. For the veterans among your Haenfler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haenfler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Haenfler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Haenfler in 1967 was 85, and 92 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haenfler 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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