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Hefling Family History

Hefling 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: Helling, Herling, Hoefling, Heling, Heflin, Herring, Halling, Henning

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Where is the Hefling family from?

You can see how Hefling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefling family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hefling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Hefling families living in Virginia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hefling's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hefling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hefling 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 Hefling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hefling. 39% of Hefling men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    39%
  • Baker
    16%
  • Store Kepper
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

What Hefling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hefling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefling 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Hefling. 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 231 military records available for the last name Hefling. For the veterans among your Hefling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hefling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hefling in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hefling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefling 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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