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Harf Family History

Harf 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: Hare, Hard, Hart, Harp, Harb, Hari, Hark, Hara, Haro, Haaf

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Where is the Harf family from?

You can see how Harf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Harf families living in Northumberland. This was about 54% of all the recorded Harf's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Harf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harf 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 Harf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harf. 100% of Harf women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harf 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Harf. 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 243 military records available for the last name Harf. For the veterans among your Harf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harf lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Harf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Harf in 1953 was 44, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harf 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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