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Harzke Family History

Harzke 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: Harke, Hartke, Hare, Harker, Harle, Hake, Hanke, Hark, Barzee, Haake

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Where is the Harzke family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harzke. 50% of Harzke men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Harzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Harzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harzke 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Harzke. 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 29 military records available for the last name Harzke. For the veterans among your Harzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harzke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Harzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Harzke in 1964 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harzke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harzke 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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