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Harwardt Family History

Harwardt 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: Harward, Harvard, Markwardt, Hayward, Alwardt, Harland, Hazard

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Where is the Harwardt family from?

You can see how Harwardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harwardt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Harwardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harwardt family living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harwardt's in USA. Montana and 1 other state had the highest population of Harwardt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Harwardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harwardt 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Harwardt. 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 105 military records available for the last name Harwardt. For the veterans among your Harwardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harwardt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Harwardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Harwardt in 1970 was 87, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harwardt 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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