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Harpinger Family History

Harpinger 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: Hartinger, Hardinger, Heringer, Hassinger, Garlinger, Garinger

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Where is the Harpinger family from?

You can see how Harpinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harpinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Harpinger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Harpinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Harpinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Harpinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpinger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Harpinger. 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 7 military records available for the last name Harpinger. For the veterans among your Harpinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpinger lifespan?

Average Harpinger life expectancy in 2003 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harpinger 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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