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Harjar Family History

Harjar 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: Hajjar, Haar, Harper, Harman, Harker, Harder, Harvard, Parmar, Harju

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Where is the Harjar family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harjar 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 Harjar ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Harjar ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Harjar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harjar 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Harjar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Harjar. For the veterans among your Harjar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harjar lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Harjar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harjar in 1985 was 86, and 97 in 2004.

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