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Hafeman Family History

Hafeman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Hafemann.

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


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Where is the Hafeman family from?

You can see how Hafeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafeman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hafeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hafeman families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Hafeman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hafeman families in 1911.
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What did your Hafeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hafeman. 39% of Hafeman men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Hafeman women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hafeman were Common Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Common Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Hafeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hafeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafeman 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Hafeman. 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 270 military records available for the last name Hafeman. For the veterans among your Hafeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafeman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Hafeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hafeman in 1960 was 47, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hafeman 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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