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Haffa Family History

Haffa 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: Raffa, Baffa, Haff, Hoffa, Jaffa, Hata, Hanna, Halla, Hoff, Haga

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Where is the Haffa family from?

You can see how Haffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haffa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Haffa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Haffa family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haffa's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Haffa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haffa 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 Haffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haffa. 32% of Haffa men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Haffa women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haffa were Auto Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Auto Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Stitcher
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Haffa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haffa 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Haffa. 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 192 military records available for the last name Haffa. For the veterans among your Haffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haffa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Haffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Haffa in 1963 was 76, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haffa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haffa 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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