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Haefpenny Family History

Haefpenny 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: Halfpenny, Tenpenny, Penny, Halpern, Hartpence, Haefner, Moneypenny

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Where is the Haefpenny family from?

You can see how Haefpenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haefpenny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Haefpenny families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Haefpenny families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haefpenny's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Haefpenny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haefpenny 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 30 census records available for the last name Haefpenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haefpenny 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Haefpenny. 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 Haefpenny. For the veterans among your Haefpenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haefpenny lifespan?

Average Haefpenny life expectancy in 1978 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haefpenny 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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