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Harzheim Family History

Harzheim 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: Hartzheim, Margheim, Hashim, Manheim, Wertheim, Borsheim, Harpham

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Where is the Harzheim family from?

You can see how Harzheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harzheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harzheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Harzheim families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Harzheim's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Harzheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harzheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harzheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harzheim. 100% of Harzheim men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Harzheim women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Harzheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Harzheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harzheim 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Harzheim. 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 71 military records available for the last name Harzheim. For the veterans among your Harzheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harzheim lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Harzheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harzheim in 1961 was 33, and 52 in 2004.

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