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Hafley Family History

Hafley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Haefele.

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


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Where is the Hafley family from?

You can see how Hafley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hafley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Hafley families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hafley's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hafley families in 1911.
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What did your Hafley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hafley. 30% of Hafley men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Hafley women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hafley were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Hafley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hafley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafley 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Hafley. 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 697 military records available for the last name Hafley. For the veterans among your Hafley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hafley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hafley in 1957 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hafley 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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