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Harja Family History

Harja 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: Harju, Hara, Harjo, Hata, Hare, Hard, Bara, Hart, Barca, Hanna

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Where is the Harja family from?

You can see how Harja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harja family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Harja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Harja families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Harja's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harja families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harja 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 Harja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harja. 100% of Harja men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Harja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Harja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harja 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Harja. 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 22 military records available for the last name Harja. For the veterans among your Harja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harja lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Harja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Harja in 1962 was 85, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harja 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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