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Hasenfus Family History

Hasenfus Name Meaning

Altered form of German Hasenfuss literally ‘hare foot’ hence a nickname for a swift runner and for a fearful person. See also Hase .

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


Similar surnames: Hase, Papenfuss, Haseman, Senft, Hasek, Hagens, Hasenauer, Harpenau

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Where is the Hasenfus family from?

You can see how Hasenfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hasenfus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hasenfus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hasenfus families living in Massachusetts. This was about 70% of all the recorded Hasenfus's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hasenfus families in 1880.
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What did your Hasenfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hasenfus. 43% of Hasenfus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hasenfus women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hasenfus were Carpenter and Secretary. .

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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
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Hasenfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hasenfus 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Hasenfus. 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 141 military records available for the last name Hasenfus. For the veterans among your Hasenfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hasenfus lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hasenfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hasenfus in 1956 was 59, and 64 in 2004.

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