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Harlacher Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Ober- or Unter-Harlachen near Überlingen (Baden-Württemberg).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Horlacher, Urlacher, Hallauer, Laubacher, Hornbacher, Erbacher

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Where is the Harlacher family from?

You can see how Harlacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlacher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harlacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Harlacher families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Harlacher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Harlacher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harlacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harlacher. 24% of Harlacher men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Harlacher women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harlacher were New Worker and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harlacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlacher 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Harlacher. 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 656 military records available for the last name Harlacher. For the veterans among your Harlacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harlacher lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Harlacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Harlacher in 1958 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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