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Harbe Family History

Harbe Surname 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: Hare, Harben, Harle, Harb, Barbe, Harke, Garbe, Harpe, Harre, Harte

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Where is the Harbe family from?

You can see how Harbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Harbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Harbe families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Harbe's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Harbe families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harbe 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

There are 260 census records available for the last name Harbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbe 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Harbe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Harbe. For the veterans among your Harbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harbe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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