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Haffor Family History

Haffor 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: Haffer, Hafford, Huffer, Harford, Pafford, Hafner, Hanford, Gafford

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Where is the Haffor family from?

You can see how Haffor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haffor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Haffor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Haffor family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haffor's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Haffor families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haffor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Haffor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haffor 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 Haffor. 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 Haffor. For the veterans among your Haffor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haffor lifespan?

Average Haffor life expectancy in 1989 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haffor 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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