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Harlach Family History

Harlach 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: Harbach, Harland, Wallach, Gerlach, Harsch, Halbach, Marbach, Barach

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Where is the Harlach family from?

You can see how Harlach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Harlach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Harlach families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Harlach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Harlach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harlach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harlach. 34% of Harlach men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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What Harlach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Harlach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlach 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Harlach. 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 164 military records available for the last name Harlach. For the veterans among your Harlach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlach lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Harlach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Harlach in 1960 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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