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Haefely Family History

Haefely 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: Haefele, Haenel, Hefel, Haessly, Hafey, Hefele, Hafele, Haffey

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Where is the Haefely family from?

You can see how Haefely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haefely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haefely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Haefely families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Haefely's in USA. New York had the highest population of Haefely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haefely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Haefely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haefely 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Haefely. 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 9 military records available for the last name Haefely. For the veterans among your Haefely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haefely lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Haefely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Haefely in 1965 was 73, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haefely 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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