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Harenburg Family History

Harenburg 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: Hanenburg, Hardenburg, Hackenburg, Arenberg, Bahrenburg, Hornburg

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Where is the Harenburg family from?

You can see how Harenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harenburg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Harenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Harenburg families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Harenburg's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Harenburg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harenburg 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 Harenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harenburg. 100% of Harenburg men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Harenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harenburg 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Harenburg. 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 77 military records available for the last name Harenburg. For the veterans among your Harenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harenburg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Harenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harenburg in 1965 was 85, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harenburg 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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