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Hargens Family History

Hargens Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Hartge.

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


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Where is the Hargens family from?

You can see how Hargens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hargens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hargens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hargens families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hargens's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Hargens families in 1911.
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What did your Hargens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hargens. 46% of Hargens men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hargens women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hargens were Car Inspector and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Car Inspector
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hargens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hargens 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Hargens. 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 357 military records available for the last name Hargens. For the veterans among your Hargens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hargens lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hargens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hargens in 1945 was 23, and 78 in 2004.

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