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Harbell Family History

Harbell 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: Hartell, Harwell, Harvell, Harrell, Tarbell, Harben, Carnell, Darnell

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Where is the Harbell family from?

You can see how Harbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harbell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Harbell families living in Surrey. This was about 63% of all the recorded Harbell's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Harbell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harbell. 25% of Harbell men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Upholsterer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

What Harbell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Harbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbell 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Harbell. 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 123 military records available for the last name Harbell. For the veterans among your Harbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Harbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harbell in 1970 was 56, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harbell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harbell 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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