Hefele Family History

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Hefele Name Meaning

South German: variant of Häfele, see Haefele.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hafele, Haefele, Hefel, Hertle, Hoefle, Helmle, Hefler, Helle, Hemple

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Hefele Family Origin

Where is the Hefele family from?

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You can see how Hefele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hefele families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Hefele families living in Indiana. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hefele's in the USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hefele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hefele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Hefele Family Occupations

What did your Hefele ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Hefele family was Florist & Gardener. The most common Hefele occupation in the USA was Barber. 14% of Hefele's were Barbers. Barber, Farmer and Florist were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Hefele.

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  • Barber

    14%

  • Farmer

    14%

  • Florist

    14%

  • Florist & Gardener

    14%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hefele ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Hefele Historical Records

What Hefele family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hefele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefele census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 296 immigration records available for the last name Hefele. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Hefele. For the veterans among your Hefele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Hefele Life Expectancy

What is the average Hefele lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Hefele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hefele in 1948 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hefele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefele ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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