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Haffards Family History

Haffards 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: Hafford, Hoffard, Hazard, Haggard, Harford, Harvard, Pafford, Hoffart

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Where is the Haffards family from?

You can see how Haffards families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haffards family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Haffards families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Haffards families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Haffards's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Haffards families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haffards 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 49 census records available for the last name Haffards. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haffards 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Haffards. 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 9 military records available for the last name Haffards. For the veterans among your Haffards ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haffards lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Haffards life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Haffards in 1966 was 76, and 87 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haffards 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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