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Haflinger Family History

Haflinger 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: Taflinger, Haslinger, Salinger, Hollinger, Hassinger, Garlinger

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Where is the Haflinger family from?

You can see how Haflinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haflinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haflinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Haflinger families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Haflinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Haflinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haflinger 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 Haflinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haflinger. 38% of Haflinger men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Gold Miner
    25%

What Haflinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Haflinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haflinger 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Haflinger. 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 40 military records available for the last name Haflinger. For the veterans among your Haflinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haflinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Haflinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Haflinger in 1966 was 80, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haflinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haflinger 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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