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Haefey Family History

Haefey 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: Hafey, Haffey, Harvey, Halley, Hanley, Hawley, Harley, Haney, Hadley

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Where is the Haefey family from?

You can see how Haefey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haefey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Haefey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Haefey families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Haefey's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Haefey families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Haefey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haefey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Haefey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Haefey. For the veterans among your Haefey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haefey lifespan?

Average Haefey life expectancy in 1982 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haefey 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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