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Harbison Family History

Harbison Surname Meaning

Scottish (Glasgow): patronymic from the Older Scots and Middle English personal name Herbert (the change from -er- to -ar- was a common one in Old French and Middle English).

An intrusive n later gave Harbinson.

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


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You can see how Harbison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harbison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Harbison families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Harbison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harbison families in 1891.
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What did your Harbison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harbison. 100% of Harbison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Harbison. For the veterans among your Harbison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbison lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Harbison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harbison in 1943 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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