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Hafemeister Family History

Hafemeister Surname Meaning

North German: occupational name for a steward on an estate or the supervisor of a court. Compare Hoffmeister.

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


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Where is the Hafemeister family from?

You can see how Hafemeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafemeister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hafemeister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Hafemeister families living in Wisconsin. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hafemeister's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hafemeister families in 1880.
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What did your Hafemeister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hafemeister. 18% of Hafemeister men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Hafemeister women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hafemeister were Laborer and Housework.

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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
    18%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Office Clerk
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hafemeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafemeister 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Hafemeister. 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 305 military records available for the last name Hafemeister. For the veterans among your Hafemeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafemeister lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hafemeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hafemeister in 1962 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hafemeister 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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