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Hafter Family History

Hafter Surname Meaning

English: occupational name for a maker of handles for tools from Middle English hafter(e)

an agent derivative of haft(e) ‘handle’ (Old English hæft).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hafter family from?

You can see how Hafter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hafter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hafter families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hafter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hafter families in 1891.
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What did your Hafter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hafter. 25% of Hafter men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hafter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafter 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Hafter. 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 610 military records available for the last name Hafter. For the veterans among your Hafter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hafter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hafter in 1963 was 73, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hafter 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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