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Hardenburg Family History

Hardenburg Surname Meaning

Altered form of Hardenberg (see Hardenbergh).

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


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Where is the Hardenburg family from?

You can see how Hardenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hardenburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hardenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Hardenburg families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Hardenburg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hardenburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hardenburg 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 Hardenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hardenburg. 30% of Hardenburg men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hardenburg women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hardenburg were Painter and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    34%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%

What Hardenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hardenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hardenburg 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Hardenburg. 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 472 military records available for the last name Hardenburg. For the veterans among your Hardenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hardenburg lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Hardenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hardenburg in 1953 was 48, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hardenburg 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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