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Haerig Family History

Haerig 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: Harig, Hoerig, Haering, Harris, Hari, Haessig, Haig, Hering, Herzig

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Where is the Haerig family from?

You can see how Haerig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haerig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Haerig family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Haerig's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Haerig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haerig 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 Haerig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Haerig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haerig 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Haerig. 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 9 military records available for the last name Haerig. For the veterans among your Haerig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haerig lifespan?

Average Haerig life expectancy in 1976 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haerig 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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