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Hefer Family History

Hefer 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: Heyer, Heier, Hefter, Heber, Hofer, Heger, Heer, Hafer, Helfer

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Where is the Hefer family from?

You can see how Hefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hefer family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hefer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hefer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hefer 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 Hefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hefer. 100% of Hefer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Hefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefer 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Hefer. 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 101 military records available for the last name Hefer. For the veterans among your Hefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Hefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hefer in 1958 was 47, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefer 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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