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Hafferson Family History

Hafferson 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: Hefferon, Efferson, Hankerson, Halverson, Jefferson, Anderson

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Where is the Hafferson family from?

You can see how Hafferson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafferson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Hafferson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Hafferson families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hafferson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hafferson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hafferson 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 11 census records available for the last name Hafferson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafferson 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 Hafferson. 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 Hafferson. For the veterans among your Hafferson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafferson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hafferson

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