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Hargy Family History

Hargy 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: Harty, Hardy, Harry, Hagy, Hary, Hay, Harvey, Hare, Hard, Darby

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Where is the Hargy family from?

You can see how Hargy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hargy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hargy families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hargy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hargy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hargy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hargy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Hargy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargy 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Hargy. 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 45 military records available for the last name Hargy. For the veterans among your Hargy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Hargy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hargy in 1968 was 77, and 83 in 2001.

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