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Hardzog Family History

Hardzog 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: Hartzog, Herzog, Harding, Hartog, Hertzog, Hard, Harden, Hardman

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Where is the Hardzog family from?

You can see how Hardzog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardzog family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardzog families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hardzog families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Hardzog's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Hardzog families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardzog surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hardzog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hardzog. 31% of Hardzog men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hardzog women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    31%
  • Farm Work
    24%
  • Weaver
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Hardzog family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Hardzog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardzog 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hardzog. 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 76 military records available for the last name Hardzog. For the veterans among your Hardzog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardzog lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hardzog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hardzog in 1967 was 85, and 81 in 2003.

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