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Hafits Family History

Hafits 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: Haft, Harts, Hanis, Hofius, Hait, Havis, Hagins, Haith, Hails, Havins

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Where is the Hafits family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hafits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hafits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hafits. 100% of Hafits men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Hafits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafits 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hafits. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hafits. For the veterans among your Hafits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafits lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Hafits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hafits in 1971 was 54, and 78 in 2001.

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