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Haerer Family History

Haerer 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: Haberer, Haener, Harer, Harrer, Haerr, Haeger, Hare, Hacker, Hamer

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Where is the Haerer family from?

You can see how Haerer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haerer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Haerer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Haerer family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Haerer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Haerer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haerer 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 Haerer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haerer. 25% of Haerer 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Bill Clerk
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

What Haerer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Haerer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haerer 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Haerer. 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 109 military records available for the last name Haerer. For the veterans among your Haerer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haerer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Haerer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Haerer in 1948 was 32, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haerer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haerer 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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