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Hueffner Family History

Hueffner 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: Hoeffner, Heffner, Haeffner, Huffer, Hoffner, Reffner, Kleffner

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Where is the Hueffner family from?

You can see how Hueffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hueffner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hueffner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Hueffner families living in Missouri. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hueffner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hueffner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hueffner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hueffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hueffner. 60% of Hueffner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hueffner women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    60%
  • Baker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Hueffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hueffner 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Hueffner. 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 57 military records available for the last name Hueffner. For the veterans among your Hueffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hueffner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hueffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hueffner in 1964 was 64, and 52 in 2003.

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