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Haffield Family History

Haffield 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: Hatfield, Hadfield, Raffield, Sheffield, Barfield, Caufield, Garfield

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Where is the Haffield family from?

You can see how Haffield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haffield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Haffield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Haffield families living in Herefordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Haffield's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Haffield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haffield 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 Haffield ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Haffield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Haffield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haffield 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Haffield. 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 151 military records available for the last name Haffield. For the veterans among your Haffield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haffield lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Haffield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Haffield in 1965 was 70, and 49 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haffield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haffield 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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