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Haffy Family History

Haffy 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: Haff, Hafey, Haffey, Hay, Hoff, Haney, Harty, Hardy, Duffy, Harry

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Where is the Haffy family from?

You can see how Haffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haffy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haffy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Haffy families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Haffy's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Haffy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haffy 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 Haffy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haffy. 100% of Haffy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Haffy women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Haffy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Haffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haffy 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Haffy. 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 158 military records available for the last name Haffy. For the veterans among your Haffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haffy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Haffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Haffy in 1966 was 86, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haffy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haffy 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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