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Harjus Family History

Harjus 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: Harju, Harjes, Harcus, Hargus, Harris, Darius, Harcum, Barkus, Harts

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

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Harjus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harjus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Harjus. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Harjus. For the veterans among your Harjus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harjus lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Harjus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harjus in 1989 was 63, and 67 in 1996.

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