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Hargans Family History

Hargans 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: Hagans, Hargan, Hargens, Harland, Harman, Horgan, Maugans, Vargas

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Where is the Hargans family from?

You can see how Hargans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hargans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hargans family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hargans's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hargans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hargans 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 620 census records available for the last name Hargans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargans 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hargans. 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 Hargans. For the veterans among your Hargans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargans lifespan?

Average Hargans life expectancy in 1964 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hargans 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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