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Harget Family History

Harget 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: Hargett, Harger, Hargest, Herget, Harvey, Hare, Hagen, Sargent

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Where is the Harget family from?

You can see how Harget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harget family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harget families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Harget families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Harget's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harget families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harget 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 Harget ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harget. 100% of Harget 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Harget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harget 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Harget. 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 347 military records available for the last name Harget. For the veterans among your Harget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harget lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Harget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harget in 1963 was 68, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harget

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harget 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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