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Hafemann Family History

Hafemann Surname Meaning

North German: status name for a steward on an estate. Compare South German Hoffmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hafemann family from?

You can see how Hafemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafemann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hafemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hafemann families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hafemann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hafemann families in 1891.
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What did your Hafemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hafemann. 49% of Hafemann men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Hafemann women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hafemann were Truck Driver and Sewer.

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Sewer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hafemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafemann 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Hafemann. 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 562 military records available for the last name Hafemann. For the veterans among your Hafemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafemann lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hafemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hafemann in 1950 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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