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Hargerty Family History

Hargerty Surname 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: Haggerty, Hagerty, Hardesty, Hargett, Halferty, Hergert, Haverty

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Where is the Hargerty family from?

You can see how Hargerty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargerty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hargerty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hargerty families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hargerty's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Hargerty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hargerty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Hargerty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargerty 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hargerty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Hargerty. For the veterans among your Hargerty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargerty lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1986, in the United States, Hargerty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hargerty in 1981 was 63, and 61 in 1986.

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