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Harzstark Family History

Harzstark 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: Harstad, Baumstark, Harpster, Hazard, Harston, Hartshorn, Harvard

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harzstark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Harzstark ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Harzstark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harzstark 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Harzstark. 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 7 military records available for the last name Harzstark. For the veterans among your Harzstark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harzstark lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Harzstark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Harzstark in 1969 was 57, and 90 in 1998.

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