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Haffeman Family History

Haffeman 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: Hafeman, Hageman, Hoffman, Haldeman, Hardeman, Harleman, Hefferman

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Where is the Haffeman family from?

You can see how Haffeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haffeman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haffeman families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 5 Haffeman families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haffeman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Haffeman families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haffeman 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 Haffeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haffeman. 100% of Haffeman men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Haffeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Haffeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haffeman 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Haffeman. 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 51 military records available for the last name Haffeman. For the veterans among your Haffeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haffeman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Haffeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Haffeman in 1966 was 75, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haffeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haffeman 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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