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Hahr Family History

Hahr 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: Haar, Hahn, Bahr, Jahr, Haer, Ahr, Kahr, Lahr, Harr, Hahm

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Where is the Hahr family from?

You can see how Hahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hahr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hahr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Hahr families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hahr's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hahr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hahr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hahr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hahr. 50% of Hahr men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Hahr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hahr 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Hahr. 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 193 military records available for the last name Hahr. For the veterans among your Hahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hahr lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hahr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hahr in 1966 was 75, and 97 in 2004.

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