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Hafkin Family History

Hafkin 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: Hankin, Haskin, Harkin, Hain, Makin, Hakim, Hawkins, Lakin, Larkin

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Where is the Hafkin family from?

You can see how Hafkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hafkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hafkin family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hafkin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hafkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hafkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hafkin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Hafkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hafkin 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Hafkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Hafkin. For the veterans among your Hafkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hafkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hafkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hafkin in 1964 was 56, and 93 in 2003.

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