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Harjers Family History

Harjers 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: Harjes, Harders, Harbers, Harper, Harker, Harder, Harmer, Harness

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Where is the Harjers family from?

You can see how Harjers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harjers family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Harjers families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Harjers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Harjers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harjers 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 Harjers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harjers. 100% of Harjers men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

What Harjers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Harjers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harjers 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Harjers. 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 9 military records available for the last name Harjers. For the veterans among your Harjers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harjers lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Harjers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Harjers in 1972 was 75, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harjers 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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