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Harhausen Family History

Harhausen 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: Nordhausen, Hashagen, Holzhausen, Hausen, Brausen, Oberhausen

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Where is the Harhausen family from?

You can see how Harhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harhausen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Harhausen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Harhausen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Harhausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harhausen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harhausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harhausen. 100% of Harhausen men worked as a Farm Helper. .

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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

  • Farm Helper
    100%
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What Harhausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Harhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harhausen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Harhausen. 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 Harhausen. For the veterans among your Harhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harhausen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Harhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Harhausen in 1965 was 76, and 71 in 1997.

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