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Harigel Family History

Harigel 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: Harmel, Hartel, Hamiel, Ariel, Harig, Hartge, Habiger, Harger

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Where is the Harigel family from?

You can see how Harigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harigel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Harigel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Harigel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Harigel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Harigel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harigel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pipe Coverer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harigel. 100% of Harigel men worked as a Pipe Coverer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Pipe Coverer
    100%

What Harigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Harigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harigel 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Harigel. 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 56 military records available for the last name Harigel. For the veterans among your Harigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harigel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Harigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Harigel in 1964 was 81, and 54 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harigel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harigel 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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