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Hafft Family History

Hafft 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: Haft, Haff, Hanft, Hatt, Hart, Haut, Hoff, Raffa, Haupt, Hardt

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Where is the Hafft family from?

You can see how Hafft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hafft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hafft families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hafft's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hafft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hafft 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 158 census records available for the last name Hafft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafft 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Hafft. 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 53 military records available for the last name Hafft. For the veterans among your Hafft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafft lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Hafft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hafft in 1975 was 66, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hafft 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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