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Harzen Family History

Harzen 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: Harben, Harden, Haren, Harten, Hazen, Harren, Marzen, Harken, Harvey

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Where is the Harzen family from?

You can see how Harzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harzen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Harzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Harzen families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Harzen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Harzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harzen. 100% of Harzen men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Harzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harzen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Harzen. 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 31 military records available for the last name Harzen. For the veterans among your Harzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harzen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1987, in the United States, Harzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Harzen in 1982 was 84, and 88 in 1987.

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