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Hafek Family History

Hafek 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: Hajek, Hasek, Hafer, Hayek, Hafen, Hanek, Halek, Hafey, Hale, Hare

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Where is the Hafek family from?

You can see how Hafek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hafek families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hafek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hafek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hafek 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 44 census records available for the last name Hafek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafek 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hafek. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hafek. For the veterans among your Hafek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafek lifespan?

Average Hafek life expectancy in 1970 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hafek 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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