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Haerr Family History

Haerr Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Här (see Haer).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Haerr family from?

You can see how Haerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haerr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Haerr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Haerr family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Haerr's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Haerr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haerr 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 Haerr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haerr. 31% of Haerr men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Haerr women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Haerr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Haerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haerr 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Haerr. 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 106 military records available for the last name Haerr. For the veterans among your Haerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haerr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Haerr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Haerr in 1962 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haerr 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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