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Hafto Family History

Hafto 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, Shafto, Hata, Hatton, Hatt, Hart, Halton, Haut, Harty, Mato

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Where is the Hafto family from?

You can see how Hafto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafto family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hafto families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hafto family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Hafto's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Hafto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hafto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hafto ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hafto ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Hafto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafto 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hafto. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hafto. For the veterans among your Hafto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafto lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Hafto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hafto in 1979 was 18, and 68 in 2003.

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