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Hafka Family History

Hafka 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: Kafka, Hanka, Hata, Laska, Hawk, Hanna, Halla, Haga, Hack, Hake

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Where is the Hafka family from?

You can see how Hafka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Hafka families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hafka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hafka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hafka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hafka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hafka. 60% of Hafka 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Hafka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafka 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Hafka. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hafka. For the veterans among your Hafka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hafka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hafka in 1965 was 74, and 92 in 2002.

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