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Haffter Family History

Haffter 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: Haffer, Haffner, Halter, Huffer, Hoffner, Hafner, Hauter, Hamiter

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Where is the Haffter family from?

You can see how Haffter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haffter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haffter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Haffter families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Haffter's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Haffter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Haffter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haffter 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Haffter. 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 31 military records available for the last name Haffter. For the veterans among your Haffter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haffter lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Haffter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Haffter in 1972 was 63, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haffter 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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