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Harju Family History

Harju Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from harju ‘ridge’ with reference to their location.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in southern, western, and northern Finland.

In the 20th century the name has also been adopted as an ornamental name.

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


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Where is the Harju family from?

You can see how Harju families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harju family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Harju families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Harju family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harju's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harju families in 1891.
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What did your Harju ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harju. 33% of Harju men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Harju women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harju were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Servant
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Harju. 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 766 military records available for the last name Harju. For the veterans among your Harju ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harju lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Harju life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Harju in 1956 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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