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Hafele Family History

Hafele Surname Meaning

South German (Häfele): see Haefele.

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


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Where is the Hafele family from?

You can see how Hafele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hafele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Hafele families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hafele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hafele families in 1880.
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What did your Hafele ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hafele. 100% of Hafele women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hafele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafele 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Hafele. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hafele. For the veterans among your Hafele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafele lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hafele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hafele in 1947 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hafele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hafele 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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