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Hafenstine Family History

Hafenstine 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: Hartenstine, Howenstine, Valentine, Hauenstein, Anstine, Barentine

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Where is the Hafenstine family from?

You can see how Hafenstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafenstine family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hafenstine family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hafenstine's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hafenstine families in 1920.
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What did your Hafenstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hafenstine. 100% of Hafenstine 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%

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Hafenstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafenstine 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hafenstine. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hafenstine. For the veterans among your Hafenstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafenstine lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Hafenstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hafenstine in 1968 was 79, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hafenstine 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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