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Hargers Family History

Hargers 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: Harger, Harders, Hargens, Harbers, Hager, Harper, Harker, Harder

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Where is the Hargers family from?

You can see how Hargers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hargers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hargers family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hargers's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hargers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hargers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hargers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hargers. 30% of Hargers 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
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What Hargers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Hargers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargers 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hargers. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hargers. For the veterans among your Hargers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargers lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Hargers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hargers in 1972 was 32, and 57 in 2001.

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