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Harft Family History

Harft 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: Hart, Hardt, Haft, Harfst, Arft, Hanft, Hartt, Hare, Hard, Hatt

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Where is the Harft family from?

You can see how Harft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Harft families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harft's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Harft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harft 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 138 census records available for the last name Harft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harft 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Harft. 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 14 military records available for the last name Harft. For the veterans among your Harft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harft lifespan?

Average Harft life expectancy in 1973 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harft 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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