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Haffay Family History

Haffay 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: Haffey, Raffa, Baffa, Haff, Haffer, Gaffey, Laffey, Chaffey, Hannay

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Where is the Haffay family from?

You can see how Haffay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haffay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Haffay families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Haffay families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haffay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Haffay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haffay 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 41 census records available for the last name Haffay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haffay 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 Haffay. 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 8 military records available for the last name Haffay. For the veterans among your Haffay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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