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Harig Family History

Harig Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Haring (also Härig): nickname for a hairy person from Middle Low German hārich ‘hairy’.

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


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Where is the Harig family from?

You can see how Harig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Harig families living in Warwickshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Harig's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Harig families in 1891.
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What did your Harig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harig. 25% of Harig men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Harig women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harig were Electrician and Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Electrician
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Harig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harig 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Harig. 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 774 military records available for the last name Harig. For the veterans among your Harig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harig lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Harig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harig in 1958 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harig 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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