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Hafle Family History

Hafle 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: Hale, Harle, Halle, Haile, Hable, Hafler, Hafley, Hafele, Hazle

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Where is the Hafle family from?

You can see how Hafle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hafle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hafle families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hafle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hafle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hafle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hafle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hafle. 100% of Hafle men worked as a 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Hafle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafle 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hafle. 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 70 military records available for the last name Hafle. For the veterans among your Hafle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hafle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hafle in 1965 was 86, and 62 in 2004.

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