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Haufman Family History

Haufman 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: Kaufman, Haulman, Hausman, Laufman, Halfman, Hauman, Hardman

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Where is the Haufman family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haufman. 21% of Haufman men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Haufman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haufman were Farm Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Sales Lady
    10%
  • Office Clerk
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Haufman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haufman 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Haufman. 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 129 military records available for the last name Haufman. For the veterans among your Haufman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haufman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Haufman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Haufman in 1972 was 89, and 95 in 2004.

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