Harig Family History

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Harig Name Meaning

habitational name from any of several places named Haring(en). (also Härig) nickname for a hairy person, from Middle Low German harich ‘hairy’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Habig, Haig, Haring, Hain, Maring, Harling, Harke, Hari, Zaring

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Harig Family Origin

Where is the Harig family from?

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You can see how Harig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harig families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Harig families living in Warwickshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Harig's in the UK. Warwickshire had the highest population of Harig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Harig Family Occupations

What did your Harig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineer Tool Maker and Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Harig. 50% of Harig men worked as an Engineer Tool Maker

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Engineer Tool Maker
    50%
  • Retired Railway Officiol
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Wife
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Harig Historical Records

What Harig family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Harig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 572 immigration records available for the last name Harig. 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 Card

There are 774 military records available for the last name Harig. For the veterans among your Harig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Harig Life Expectancy

What is the average Harig lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Harig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harig in 1958 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harig 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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