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Haehn Family History

Haehn Surname Meaning

German (Hähn): variant of Hahn.

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


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Where is the Haehn family from?

You can see how Haehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haehn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Haehn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Haehn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Haehn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Haehn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haehn 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 Haehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haehn. 43% of Haehn men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Haehn women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haehn were Farm Hand 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Haehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haehn 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Haehn. 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 125 military records available for the last name Haehn. For the veterans among your Haehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haehn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Haehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Haehn in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haehn 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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