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Harges Family History

Harges 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: Hargis, Harjes, Harger, Karges, Harmes, Garges, Hares, Hargens

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Where is the Harges family from?

You can see how Harges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Harges families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Harges's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harges families in 1891.
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What did your Harges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harges. 30% of Harges men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Harges women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harges were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Janitor
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    36%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Harges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harges 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harges. 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 950 military records available for the last name Harges. For the veterans among your Harges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harges lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Harges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harges in 1964 was 57, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harges 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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