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Hargitt Family History

Hargitt 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: Hargett, Parfitt, Hergott, Hargis, Targett, Harnett, Harrity, Hargest

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Where is the Hargitt family from?

You can see how Hargitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hargitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Hargitt families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hargitt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hargitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hargitt 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 Hargitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hargitt. 32% of Hargitt men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Hargitt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hargitt were Professor and Housewife. .

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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
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Professor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hargitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargitt 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Hargitt. 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 286 military records available for the last name Hargitt. For the veterans among your Hargitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargitt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hargitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hargitt in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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