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Haferbecker Family History

Haferbecker Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Habecker, Haberberger, Neubecker, Heidecker, Hazelbaker, Shiverdecker

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Where is the Haferbecker family from?

You can see how Haferbecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haferbecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Haferbecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Haferbecker families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Haferbecker's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Haferbecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haferbecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haferbecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haferbecker. 34% of Haferbecker men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
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What Haferbecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Haferbecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haferbecker 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Haferbecker. 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 85 military records available for the last name Haferbecker. For the veterans among your Haferbecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haferbecker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Haferbecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Haferbecker in 1963 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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