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Harkrader Family History

Harkrader Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hergenröder (see Hargroder) or perhaps of its cognates Hergenräder, Hergenreder or Hergenreider (see Harkenrider).

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


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Where is the Harkrader family from?

You can see how Harkrader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harkrader family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Harkrader families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Harkrader family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Harkrader's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Harkrader families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harkrader 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 Harkrader ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harkrader. 28% of Harkrader men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Harkrader women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harkrader were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Harkrader family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harkrader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harkrader 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Harkrader. 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 283 military records available for the last name Harkrader. For the veterans among your Harkrader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harkrader lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Harkrader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harkrader in 1950 was 32, and 88 in 2004.

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