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Haufler Family History

Haufler Name Meaning

German (also Häufler): occupational name for a farm laborer who heaped up crops such as hay or grain into piles or stacks from Middle High German houfeln ‘to heap’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hausler, Hoefler, Huller, Hafner, Baumler, Haubner, Kaufer, Schaufler

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Where is the Haufler family from?

You can see how Haufler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haufler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Haufler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Haufler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Haufler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Haufler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haufler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haufler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haufler. 47% of Haufler men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Haufler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haufler were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    47%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Haufler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haufler 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Haufler. 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 310 military records available for the last name Haufler. For the veterans among your Haufler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haufler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Haufler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Haufler in 1964 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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