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Hafield Family History

Hafield 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, Field, Barfield, Caufield, Garfield, Byfield

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Where is the Hafield family from?

You can see how Hafield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Hafield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hafield families living in Derbyshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Hafield's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Hafield families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Hafield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafield 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hafield. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hafield. For the veterans among your Hafield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafield lifespan?

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