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Haefling Family History

Haefling 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: Hoefling, Halling, Helling, Harling, Herling, Haling, Hartling

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Where is the Haefling family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haefling. 43% of Haefling men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Haefling women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    43%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Fireman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Haefling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Haefling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haefling 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Haefling. 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 85 military records available for the last name Haefling. For the veterans among your Haefling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haefling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Haefling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Haefling in 1965 was 71, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haefling 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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