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Harfler Family History

Harfler 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: Haufler, Hafler, Harler, Hartley, Harper, Harker, Harle, Harley

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Where is the Harfler family from?

You can see how Harfler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harfler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harfler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Harfler family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Harfler's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Harfler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harfler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Harfler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harfler 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 Harfler. 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 2 military records available for the last name Harfler. For the veterans among your Harfler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harfler lifespan?

Average Harfler life expectancy in 1990 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harfler 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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