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Hefta Family History

Hefta 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: Heft, Hefti, Hefty, Hata, Hertz, Mehta, Heath, Huhta, Testa, Cetta

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Where is the Hefta family from?

You can see how Hefta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hefta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Hefta families living in Minnesota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hefta's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hefta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hefta 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 Hefta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hefta. 50% of Hefta men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Hefta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Hefta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefta 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hefta. 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 62 military records available for the last name Hefta. For the veterans among your Hefta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hefta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hefta in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hefta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefta 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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