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Hauft Family History

Hauft 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: Haut, Haupt, Haft, Hauff, Hanft, Hauf, Huft, Haufe, Hunt, Hutt

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Where is the Hauft family from?

You can see how Hauft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hauft family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hauft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Hauft families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hauft's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hauft families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hauft 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 Hauft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hauft. 27% of Hauft men worked as a Carpenter and 60% of Hauft women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hauft were Farmer and Typist.

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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

  • Carpenter
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Barber
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Typist
    40%

What Hauft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hauft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hauft 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Hauft. 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 346 military records available for the last name Hauft. For the veterans among your Hauft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hauft lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hauft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hauft in 1962 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hauft 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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