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Hargather Family History

Hargather 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: Harlacher, Rather, Horlacher, Faragher, Heather, Hamacher, Hargroder

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Where is the Hargather family from?

You can see how Hargather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargather family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hargather families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hargather family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hargather's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hargather families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Hargather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargather 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hargather. 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 6 military records available for the last name Hargather. For the veterans among your Hargather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargather lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Hargather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hargather in 1957 was 55, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hargather 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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