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Harjer Family History

Harjer 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: Harper, Harker, Harder, Harmer, Harjes, Harner, Harter, Harer, Harrer

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Where is the Harjer family from?

You can see how Harjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harjer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Harjer families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Harjer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Harjer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harjer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harjer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harjer. 75% of Harjer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    75%
  • Carpenter
    25%
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Harjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harjer 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Harjer. 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 153 military records available for the last name Harjer. For the veterans among your Harjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harjer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Harjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harjer in 1974 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

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