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Harfen Family History

Harfen 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: Harben, Harden, Haren, Harten, Hafen, Harren, Harken, Harvey, Hare

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Where is the Harfen family from?

You can see how Harfen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harfen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Harfen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harfen family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harfen's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Harfen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harfen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Harfen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harfen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Harfen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Harfen. For the veterans among your Harfen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harfen lifespan?

Average Harfen life expectancy in 1988 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harfen 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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