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Hargefeld Family History

Hargefeld 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: Langenfeld, Herzfeld, Hartfield, Hartsfield, Haefele, Hausfeld

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Where is the Hargefeld family from?

You can see how Hargefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargefeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hargefeld families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hargefeld's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hargefeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hargefeld 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 Hargefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hargefeld. 50% of Hargefeld men worked as a Farming and 100% of Hargefeld women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • At Home
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Hargefeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Hargefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargefeld 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hargefeld. 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 Hargefeld. For the veterans among your Hargefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargefeld lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1998, in the United States, Hargefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hargefeld in 1954 was 42, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hargefeld 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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