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Harer Family History

Harer Surname Meaning

South German: occupational name for a flax grower or dealer from Middle High German har ‘flax’ + the agent suffix -er.

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


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You can see how Harer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Harer families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Harer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harer families in 1891.
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What did your Harer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harer. 100% of Harer 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Harer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harer 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Harer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harer. For the veterans among your Harer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Harer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Harer in 1962 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harer 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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