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Harz Family History

Harz Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hartz.

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


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Where is the Harz family from?

You can see how Harz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Harz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Harz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harz 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 Harz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harz. 16% of Harz men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Harz women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harz were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Operator
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%

What Harz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harz. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Harz. For the veterans among your Harz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Harz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Harz in 1959 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harz 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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