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Haftman Family History

Haftman 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: Hartman, Hantman, Hafeman, Hardman, Harman, Hayman, Hackman, Hetman

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Where is the Haftman family from?

You can see how Haftman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haftman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Haftman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Haftman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Haftman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haftman 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 Haftman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Haftman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Haftman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haftman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Haftman. 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 44 military records available for the last name Haftman. For the veterans among your Haftman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haftman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Haftman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Haftman in 1972 was 67, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haftman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haftman 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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