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Harz Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hartz .

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


Similar surnames: Herz, Hart, Hartz, Hari, Hanz, Barz, Hasz, Hard, Harp, Harl

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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 1911 there were 4 Harz families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Harz's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Harz families in 1911.
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.

What did your Harz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Harz. 100% of Harz 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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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 Canada, 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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