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Haefelin Family History

Haefelin 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: Hagelin, Haefele, Heflin, Hamelin, Helin, Marcelin, Hallin, Laflin

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Where is the Haefelin family from?

You can see how Haefelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haefelin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haefelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Haefelin families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Haefelin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Haefelin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Haefelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haefelin 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Haefelin. 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 135 military records available for the last name Haefelin. For the veterans among your Haefelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haefelin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Haefelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Haefelin in 1969 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haefelin 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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