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Haffty Family History

Haffty 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: Haffey, Harty, Hasty, Haft, Haff, Haffer, Gaffey, Laffey, Chaffey

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Where is the Haffty family from?

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

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haffty. 100% of Haffty women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Haffty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Haffty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haffty 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 Haffty. 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 19 military records available for the last name Haffty. For the veterans among your Haffty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haffty lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Haffty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Haffty in 1962 was 34, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haffty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haffty 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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