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Hafker Family History

Hafker 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: Hacker, Harker, Hawker, Hafner, Hafer, Haffer, Haker, Halker, Hafler

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Where is the Hafker family from?

You can see how Hafker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hafker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hafker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hafker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hafker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hafker 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 Hafker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hafker. 67% of Hafker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hafker women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Hafker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Hafker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafker 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Hafker. 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 39 military records available for the last name Hafker. For the veterans among your Hafker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hafker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hafker in 1963 was 82, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hafker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hafker 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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