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Heafner Family History

Heafner Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Häfner (see Hafner).

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


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Where is the Heafner family from?

You can see how Heafner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heafner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heafner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Heafner families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Heafner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heafner families in 1891.
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What did your Heafner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heafner. 49% of Heafner men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Heafner women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heafner were Section Hand and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Loom Fixer
    10%
  • Section Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Heafner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heafner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heafner 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Heafner. 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 798 military records available for the last name Heafner. For the veterans among your Heafner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heafner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Heafner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heafner in 1959 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heafner 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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