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Haefele Family History

Haefele Name Meaning

South German (Häfele): metonymic occupational name for a potter from a diminutive of Middle High German hafen ‘pot’.

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


Similar surnames: Hefele, Hafele, Hagele, Hegel, Hebel, Hoeffel, Gaebel, Abele, Helle

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Where is the Haefele family from?

You can see how Haefele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haefele family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Haefele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Haefele families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Haefele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Haefele families in 1880.
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What did your Haefele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haefele. 14% of Haefele men worked as a Manager and 20% of Haefele women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haefele were Caretaker 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Sales Clerk
    10%
  • Caretaker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Haefele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haefele 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Haefele. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 730 military records available for the last name Haefele. For the veterans among your Haefele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haefele lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Haefele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Haefele in 1953 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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