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Hafsel Family History

Hafsel 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: Hassel, Hansel, Halse, Hase, Tafel, Hamel, Hazel, Habel, Fassel

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Where is the Hafsel family from?

You can see how Hafsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafsel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hafsel families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Hafsel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Hafsel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Hafsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafsel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hafsel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hafsel. For the veterans among your Hafsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hafsel

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