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Hefenfinger Family History

Hefenfinger 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: Heffelfinger, Pfenninger, Henninger, Heininger, Effinger, Enfinger

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Where is the Hefenfinger family from?

You can see how Hefenfinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefenfinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hefenfinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hefenfinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hefenfinger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Hefenfinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefenfinger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hefenfinger. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hefenfinger. For the veterans among your Hefenfinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefenfinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Hefenfinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hefenfinger in 1963 was 77, and 41 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefenfinger 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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