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Hafela Family History

Hafela 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: Hafele, Tafel, Hamel, Hazel, Halla, Varela, Habel, Favela, Hakala

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Where is the Hafela family from?

You can see how Hafela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hafela family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hafela's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Hafela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hafela 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 20 census records available for the last name Hafela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafela 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hafela. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hafela. For the veterans among your Hafela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafela lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Hafela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hafela in 1969 was 81, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hafela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hafela 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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