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Harders Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from the personal name Harder Dutch: genitivized form of Harder

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


Similar surnames: Harder, Harbers, Harden, Garbers, Herder, Hargens, Anders, Harter

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Where is the Harders family from?

You can see how Harders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Harders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Harders families living in Alberta. This was about 41% of all the recorded Harders's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Harders families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harders. 20% of Harders men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Harders women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harders were Salesman and House Work. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Farming
    14%
  • House Work
    14%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Harders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harders 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 861 immigration records available for the last name Harders. 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 627 military records available for the last name Harders. For the veterans among your Harders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harders lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Harders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Harders in 1944 was 22, and 73 in 2004.

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