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Haefner Name Meaning

German (Häfner): variant of Hafner ‘potter’. The surname Häfner is most common in southwestern Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Hafner, Hefner, Haffner, Heefner, Hoefner, Haener, Heffner, Haeffner

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Where is the Haefner family from?

You can see how Haefner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haefner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Haefner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 114 Haefner families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Haefner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Haefner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haefner 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 Haefner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haefner. 16% of Haefner men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Haefner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haefner were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Haefner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haefner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Haefner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Haefner. For the veterans among your Haefner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haefner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Haefner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Haefner in 1953 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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