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Harbig Family History

Harbig 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: Hartig, Habig, Harig, Halbig, Harbin, Herbig, Harben, Harris, Harding

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Where is the Harbig family from?

You can see how Harbig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Harbig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Harbig families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harbig's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harbig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harbig 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 Harbig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harbig. 34% of Harbig men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Harbig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harbig were Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Harbig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Harbig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbig 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Harbig. 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 198 military records available for the last name Harbig. For the veterans among your Harbig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Harbig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Harbig in 1969 was 78, and 52 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harbig 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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