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Hargey Family History

Hargey 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: Harvey, Harley, Hagey, Harney, Harger, Harkey, Largey, Harsey, Hardey

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Where is the Hargey family from?

You can see how Hargey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hargey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Hargey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hargey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hargey families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Hargey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargey 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 Hargey. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hargey. For the veterans among your Hargey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Hargey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hargey in 1965 was 75, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hargey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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