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Haffett Family History

Haffett 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: Maffett, Hackett, Hassett, Hazlett, Reffett, Hargett, Taffet, Duffett

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Where is the Haffett family from?

You can see how Haffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haffett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Haffett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Haffett family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Haffett's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Haffett families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Haffett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haffett 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 Haffett. 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 1 military records available for the last name Haffett. For the veterans among your Haffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haffett lifespan?

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