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Huffnagle Family History

Huffnagle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hufnagel.

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


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Where is the Huffnagle family from?

You can see how Huffnagle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huffnagle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Huffnagle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Huffnagle families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Huffnagle's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Huffnagle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huffnagle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huffnagle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Huffnagle. 40% of Huffnagle men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Huffnagle women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Huffnagle were Conductor 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Conductor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Huffnagle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huffnagle 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Huffnagle. 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 395 military records available for the last name Huffnagle. For the veterans among your Huffnagle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huffnagle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Huffnagle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Huffnagle in 1962 was 69, and 69 in 2004.

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