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Harpert Family History

Harpert 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: Harper, Harbert, Halpert, Haupert, Harker, Harder, Herbert, Halbert

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Where is the Harpert family from?

You can see how Harpert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Harpert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Harpert family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Harpert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harpert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harpert 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 Harpert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harpert. 100% of Harpert men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Harpert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpert 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Harpert. 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 25 military records available for the last name Harpert. For the veterans among your Harpert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpert lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Harpert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Harpert in 1974 was 76, and 97 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harpert 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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