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Hafferty Family History

Hafferty Surname Meaning

from Ó hÁbhartaigh see Haverty.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hafferty family from?

You can see how Hafferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafferty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hafferty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Hafferty families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hafferty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hafferty families in 1891.
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What did your Hafferty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hafferty. 100% of Hafferty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hafferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafferty 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Hafferty. 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 115 military records available for the last name Hafferty. For the veterans among your Hafferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafferty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hafferty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hafferty in 1963 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

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