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Hefft Family History

Hefft 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: Heft, Tefft, Hecht, Hoff, Neff, Reff, Herdt, Haft, Sheff, Huff

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Where is the Hefft family from?

You can see how Hefft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefft family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hefft families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hefft families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hefft's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hefft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hefft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hefft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hefft. 60% of Hefft men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Hefft women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Hefft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Hefft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefft 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Hefft. 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 Hefft. For the veterans among your Hefft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefft lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Hefft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hefft in 1963 was 82, and 91 in 2000.

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