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Harriger Family History

Harriger Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Herriger a variant of Herrig. This surname is found mainly in PA.

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


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Where is the Harriger family from?

You can see how Harriger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harriger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harriger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Harriger families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harriger's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harriger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harriger 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 Harriger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harriger. 37% of Harriger men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Harriger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harriger were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harriger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harriger 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Harriger. 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 795 military records available for the last name Harriger. For the veterans among your Harriger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harriger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Harriger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Harriger in 1952 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harriger 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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