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Hafferin Family History

Hafferin 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: Daffern, Hefferon, Haffer, Halperin, Hefferan, Heffern, Huffer

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Where is the Hafferin family from?

You can see how Hafferin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafferin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hafferin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hafferin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hafferin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Hafferin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafferin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hafferin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hafferin. For the veterans among your Hafferin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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