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Hauffman Family History

Hauffman 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: Cauffman, Kauffman, Huffman, Hoffman, Kaufman, Hauptman, Haulman

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Where is the Hauffman family from?

You can see how Hauffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hauffman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hauffman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hauffman family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hauffman's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hauffman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hauffman 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 Hauffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hauffman. 25% of Hauffman men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Hauffman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hauffman were Truck Driver and 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
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What Hauffman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hauffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hauffman 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Hauffman. 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 137 military records available for the last name Hauffman. For the veterans among your Hauffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hauffman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Hauffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hauffman in 1965 was 71, and 87 in 1990.

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