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Hargiss Family History

Hargiss Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Hargis a surname of English or German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hargiss family from?

You can see how Hargiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hargiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hargiss families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hargiss's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Hargiss families in 1891.
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What did your Hargiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hargiss. 37% of Hargiss men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hargiss women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hargiss were Operator and Beautician.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Beautician
    40%

What Hargiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hargiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargiss 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Hargiss. 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 455 military records available for the last name Hargiss. For the veterans among your Hargiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargiss lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hargiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hargiss in 1956 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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