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Haffley Family History

Haffley 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: Haifley, Heffley, Hafley, Haffey, Hartley, Halley, Hanley, Hawley

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Where is the Haffley family from?

You can see how Haffley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haffley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Haffley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Haffley family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Haffley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Haffley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haffley 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 Haffley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haffley. 42% of Haffley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Haffley women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haffley were Mechanic and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Coal Miner
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Haffley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haffley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haffley 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Haffley. 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 152 military records available for the last name Haffley. For the veterans among your Haffley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haffley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Haffley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Haffley in 1962 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haffley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haffley 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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