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Haefs Family History

Haefs 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: Hoefs, Hayes, Hees, Haas, Hass, Hans, Havas, Haft, Hess, Haer

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Where is the Haefs family from?

You can see how Haefs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haefs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haefs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Haefs families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Haefs's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Haefs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haefs 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 Haefs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haefs. 43% of Haefs men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Haefs women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haefs were Machinist and Nurse.

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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%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%

What Haefs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Haefs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haefs 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Haefs. 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 118 military records available for the last name Haefs. For the veterans among your Haefs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haefs lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Haefs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Haefs in 1952 was 58, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haefs 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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