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Hargus Family History

Hargus Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. See Hargis.

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


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Where is the Hargus family from?

You can see how Hargus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hargus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hargus families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hargus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hargus families in 1891.
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What did your Hargus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hargus. 32% of Hargus men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Hargus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hargus were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hargus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargus 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Hargus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hargus. For the veterans among your Hargus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hargus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hargus in 1960 was 49, and 43 in 2004.

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