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Hafferkamp Family History

Hafferkamp 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: Haferkamp, Haverkamp, Hasenkamp, Vanderkamp, Hazekamp, Overkamp

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Where is the Hafferkamp family from?

You can see how Hafferkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafferkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hafferkamp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Hafferkamp families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hafferkamp's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hafferkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hafferkamp 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 Hafferkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hafferkamp. 34% of Hafferkamp men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hafferkamp women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hafferkamp were Accountant and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Accountant
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Hafferkamp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Hafferkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafferkamp 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hafferkamp. 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 84 military records available for the last name Hafferkamp. For the veterans among your Hafferkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafferkamp lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Hafferkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hafferkamp in 1955 was 39, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hafferkamp 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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