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Harzer Family History

Harzer 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: Harper, Harker, Harder, Harmer, Herzer, Harner, Harter, Harer, Harrer

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Where is the Harzer family from?

You can see how Harzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Harzer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Harzer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Harzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harzer 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 Harzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harzer. 34% of Harzer men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Attendant
    34%

What Harzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Harzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harzer 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Harzer. 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 250 military records available for the last name Harzer. For the veterans among your Harzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harzer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Harzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Harzer in 1962 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harzer 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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