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Harrig Family History

Harrig 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: Harris, Hartig, Harring, Harig, Carrig, Herrig, Harrie, Herring

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Where is the Harrig family from?

You can see how Harrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Harrig family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Harrig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Harrig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrig 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 Harrig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harrig. 32% of Harrig men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Harrig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harrig were Labor and Servant. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • General Farming
    11%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrig 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Harrig. 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 329 military records available for the last name Harrig. For the veterans among your Harrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrig lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Harrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Harrig in 1960 was 48, and 58 in 2003.

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