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Harjung Family History

Harjung 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: Hartung, Harding, Harling, Harting, Harju, Haring, Harring, Harang

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Where is the Harjung family from?

You can see how Harjung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harjung family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harjung family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harjung's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Harjung families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harjung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Harjung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harjung 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Harjung. 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 99 military records available for the last name Harjung. For the veterans among your Harjung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harjung lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Harjung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Harjung in 1963 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harjung 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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