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Harzdorf Family History

Harzdorf 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: Handorf, Kasdorf, Harder, Harford, Hagedorn, Harloff, Hartford

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Where is the Harzdorf family from?

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

What did your Harzdorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Harzdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harzdorf 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 Harzdorf. 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 40 military records available for the last name Harzdorf. For the veterans among your Harzdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harzdorf lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Harzdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harzdorf in 1972 was 77, and 93 in 1996.

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