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Harffman Family History

Harffman 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: Hardman, Harman, Hardiman, Hartman, Hoffman, Hardeman, Harleman

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Where is the Harffman family from?

You can see how Harffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harffman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harffman family living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harffman's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Harffman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Harffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harffman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Harffman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Harffman. For the veterans among your Harffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harffman lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1992, in the United States, Harffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Harffman in 1984 was 73, and 49 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harffman 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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