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Haeffner Name Meaning

German (Häffner): variant of Häfner ‘potter’ (see Haefner and Hafner ). Compare Haffner .

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


Similar surnames: Haffner, Haefner, Hoefner, Heffler, Heefner, Hoeffner, Heffner

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Where is the Haeffner family from?

You can see how Haeffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haeffner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Haeffner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Haeffner families living in Missouri. This was about 29% of all the recorded Haeffner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Haeffner families in 1880.
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What did your Haeffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haeffner. 29% of Haeffner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Haeffner women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haeffner were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Haeffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haeffner 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Haeffner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 733 military records available for the last name Haeffner. For the veterans among your Haeffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haeffner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Haeffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Haeffner in 1958 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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