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Haefliger Family History

Haefliger 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: Heiliger, Heyliger, Hoefler, Haufler, Haefner, Seeliger, Naffziger

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Where is the Haefliger family from?

You can see how Haefliger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haefliger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Haefliger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Haefliger families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Haefliger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Haefliger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haefliger 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 Haefliger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer At Home and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haefliger. 100% of Haefliger men worked as a Laborer At Home and 100% of Haefliger women worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Laborer At Home
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Haefliger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Haefliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haefliger 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Haefliger. 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 79 military records available for the last name Haefliger. For the veterans among your Haefliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haefliger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Haefliger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Haefliger in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haefliger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haefliger 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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