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Hargeaves Family History

Hargeaves 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: Hargreaves, Hargraves, Hargrave, Hartgraves, Greaves, Hargens

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Where is the Hargeaves family from?

You can see how Hargeaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargeaves family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Hargeaves families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there were 3 Hargeaves families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hargeaves's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hargeaves families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hargeaves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hargeaves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hargeaves. 100% of Hargeaves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Hargeaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargeaves 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Hargeaves. 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 34 military records available for the last name Hargeaves. For the veterans among your Hargeaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargeaves lifespan?

Average Hargeaves life expectancy in 2004 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hargeaves 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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