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Hafely Family History

Hafely 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: Hafey, Hafele, Tafel, Hamel, Hazel, Haney, Habel, Havel, Hambly

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Where is the Hafely family from?

You can see how Hafely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafely family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hafely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hafely family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hafely's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Hafely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hafely 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 Hafely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hafely. 100% of Hafely men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Hafely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Hafely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafely 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Hafely. 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 81 military records available for the last name Hafely. For the veterans among your Hafely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafely lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hafely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hafely in 1965 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hafely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hafely 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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