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Harther Family History

Harther 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: Harter, Hartner, Hartter, Arther, Hartley, Arthur, Harper, Halter

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Where is the Harther family from?

You can see how Harther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Harther families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harther's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harther 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 Harther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harther. 100% of Harther men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Harther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Harther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harther 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Harther. 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 52 military records available for the last name Harther. For the veterans among your Harther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harther lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Harther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harther in 1970 was 41, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harther 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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