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Hafl Family History

Hafl 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: Hall, Haft, Haff, Hahl, Hail, Harl, Han, Hata, Hay, Ham

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Where is the Hafl family from?

You can see how Hafl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hafl families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hafl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hafl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hafl 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 Hafl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hafl. 50% of Hafl men 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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Hafl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Hafl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafl 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Hafl. 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 Hafl. For the veterans among your Hafl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafl lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Hafl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hafl in 1983 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hafl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hafl 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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