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Heflin Family History

Heflin Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of Swiss German Häfelin a variant of Haefeli.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heflin family from?

You can see how Heflin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heflin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heflin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Heflin families living in Indiana. This was about 14% of all the recorded Heflin's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Heflin families in 1840.
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What did your Heflin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heflin. 24% of Heflin men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Heflin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heflin were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Seamstress
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Heflin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heflin 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 747 immigration records available for the last name Heflin. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Heflin. For the veterans among your Heflin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heflin lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Heflin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Heflin in 1941 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heflin 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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