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Hargain Family History

Hargain 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: Hargan, Harman, Horgan, Hagan, Harkin, Hargadon, Hartin, Haran

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Where is the Hargain family from?

You can see how Hargain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargain family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Hargain families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Hargain families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hargain's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Hargain families in 1851.
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What did your Hargain ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hargain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Hargain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargain 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 Hargain. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hargain. For the veterans among your Hargain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargain lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Hargain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hargain in 1976 was 43, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hargain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hargain 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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