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Hardegger Family History

Hardegger 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: Hardegree, Habegger, Hardinger, Hardester, Harder, Gardener, Nydegger

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Where is the Hardegger family from?

You can see how Hardegger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardegger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hardegger family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hardegger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hardegger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardegger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hardegger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hardegger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Hardegger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardegger 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Hardegger. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hardegger. For the veterans among your Hardegger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardegger lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Hardegger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hardegger in 1975 was 52, and 77 in 2000.

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