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Haffan Family History

Haffan 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: Laffan, Safran, Harman, Hayman, Hasan, Raffa, Haan, Hassan, Hagan

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Where is the Haffan family from?

You can see how Haffan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haffan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Haffan family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Haffan's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Haffan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haffan 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 70 census records available for the last name Haffan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haffan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Haffan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Haffan. For the veterans among your Haffan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haffan lifespan?

Average Haffan life expectancy in 1994 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haffan 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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