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Harders Family History

Harders Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from the personal name Harder Dutch: genitivized form of Harder

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


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Where is the Harders family from?

You can see how Harders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Harders families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Harders's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harders families in 1891.
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What did your Harders ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harders. 100% of Harders women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Harders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harders 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 861 immigration records available for the last name Harders. 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 627 military records available for the last name Harders. For the veterans among your Harders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harders lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Harders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Harders in 1944 was 22, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harders 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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