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Hafs Family History

Hafs 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: Haas, Hass, Hans, Haft, Haus, Haff, Haws, Hays, Hams, Hahs

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Where is the Hafs family from?

You can see how Hafs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hafs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Hafs family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hafs's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Hafs families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Hafs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafs 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hafs. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hafs. For the veterans among your Hafs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafs lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Hafs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hafs in 1979 was 85, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hafs 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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