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Harvig Family History

Harvig 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: Hartig, Harig, Harvin, Harvie, Harvey, Harris, Harding, Marvin

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Where is the Harvig family from?

You can see how Harvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harvig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harvig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Harvig families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harvig's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Harvig families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harvig 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 Harvig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Harvig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Harvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harvig 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Harvig. 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 28 military records available for the last name Harvig. For the veterans among your Harvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harvig lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Harvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Harvig in 1973 was 50, and 90 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harvig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harvig 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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