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Hefte Family History

Hefte 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: Hefter, Heft, Hefti, Hefty, Hertz, Helle, Leite, Heath, Herre, Mente

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Where is the Hefte family from?

You can see how Hefte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hefte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hefte families living in New York. This was about 19% of all the recorded Hefte's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hefte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hefte 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 Hefte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hefte. 34% of Hefte men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hefte women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Road Job
    17%
  • Attendant
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hefte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Hefte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefte 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Hefte. 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 979 military records available for the last name Hefte. For the veterans among your Hefte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefte lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hefte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hefte in 1953 was 52, and 102 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hefte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefte 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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