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Hargreves Family History

Hargreves Surname Meaning

variant of Hargrave with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s. See also Hargraves.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hargreves family from?

You can see how Hargreves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargreves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hargreves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hargreves families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hargreves's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hargreves families in 1891.
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What did your Hargreves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hargreves. 100% of Hargreves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Hargreves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargreves 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Hargreves. 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 64 military records available for the last name Hargreves. For the veterans among your Hargreves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargreves lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Hargreves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hargreves in 1981 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hargreves 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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