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Haffers Family History

Haffers 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: Haffer, Huffer, Hafner, Jaffer, Daffern, Saffer, Peffers, Hafer

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Where is the Haffers family from?

You can see how Haffers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haffers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Haffers families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Haffers families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Haffers's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Haffers families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Haffers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haffers 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Haffers. 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 2 military records available for the last name Haffers. For the veterans among your Haffers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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