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Haehl Family History

Haehl 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: Hehl, Hahl, Hoehl, Haehn, Hall, Hamel, Ahl, Hahn, Hell, Kiehl

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Where is the Haehl family from?

You can see how Haehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haehl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Haehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Haehl families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haehl's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Haehl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haehl 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 Haehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haehl. 63% of Haehl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Haehl 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
    63%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Draftsman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Haehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haehl 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Haehl. 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 386 military records available for the last name Haehl. For the veterans among your Haehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haehl lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Haehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Haehl in 1954 was 36, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haehl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haehl 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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