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Hefflin Family History

Hefflin 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: Heflin, Helin, Heslin, Heglin, Hedglin, Heffler, Henslin, Heffley

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Where is the Hefflin family from?

You can see how Hefflin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefflin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hefflin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Hefflin families living in Indiana. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hefflin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hefflin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hefflin 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 Hefflin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hefflin. 30% of Hefflin men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hefflin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hefflin were Labor and Nurse.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%

What Hefflin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hefflin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefflin 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Hefflin. 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 205 military records available for the last name Hefflin. For the veterans among your Hefflin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefflin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hefflin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hefflin in 1959 was 24, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefflin 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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