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Hargen Family History

Hargen 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: Hagen, Harben, Harden, Haren, Haagen, Harten, Horgen, Haugen, Harger

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Where is the Hargen family from?

You can see how Hargen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hargen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hargen families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hargen's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Hargen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hargen 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 Hargen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hargen. 34% of Hargen men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Hargen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hargen were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Hargen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hargen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargen 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Hargen. 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 146 military records available for the last name Hargen. For the veterans among your Hargen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hargen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hargen in 1970 was 88, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hargen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hargen 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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