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Harkenrider Family History

Harkenrider Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hergenreider or Hergenreiter: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Herchenrode, Herchenroth, Hergenrode, or Hergenroth (in Hesse) or Herkenrath (in the Rhineland).

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


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Where is the Harkenrider family from?

You can see how Harkenrider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkenrider family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harkenrider families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Harkenrider families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Harkenrider's in USA. New York had the highest population of Harkenrider families in 1880.
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What did your Harkenrider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harkenrider. 100% of Harkenrider men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Harkenrider women worked as a Machine Operator.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Harkenrider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkenrider 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Harkenrider. 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 156 military records available for the last name Harkenrider. For the veterans among your Harkenrider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkenrider lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Harkenrider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Harkenrider in 1961 was 40, and 90 in 2003.

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