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Hariger Family History

Hariger Name 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: Habiger, Harger, Harriger, Hager, Harper, Harker, Harder, Harrier

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Where is the Hariger family from?

You can see how Hariger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hariger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hariger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hariger family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hariger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hariger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hariger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hariger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hariger. 100% of Hariger 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%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Hariger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hariger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hariger. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hariger. For the veterans among your Hariger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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