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Harpis Family History

Harpis 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: Harris, Hargis, Harpin, Hartis, Harps, Paris, Harp, Harper, Hatzis

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Where is the Harpis family from?

You can see how Harpis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harpis family living in Maryland. This was about 20% of all the recorded Harpis's in USA. Maryland and 4 other states had the highest population of Harpis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Harpis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpis 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Harpis. 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 20 military records available for the last name Harpis. For the veterans among your Harpis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Harpis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Harpis in 1978 was 55, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harpis 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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