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Harben Family History

Harben Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harbin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harben family from?

You can see how Harben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harben families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Harben families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Harben's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harben families in 1891.
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What did your Harben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter And Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harben. 100% of Harben men worked as a Painter And Decorator and 94% of Harben women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter And Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Harben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harben 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Harben. 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 550 military records available for the last name Harben. For the veterans among your Harben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harben lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Harben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harben in 1964 was 72, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harben 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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