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Harpke Family History

Harpke 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: Harke, Harpe, Hartke, Hapke, Harple, Hare, Harp, Happe, Harper

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Where is the Harpke family from?

You can see how Harpke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harpke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Harpke families living in Missouri. This was about 79% of all the recorded Harpke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Harpke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harpke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Harpke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpke 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 Harpke. 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 30 military records available for the last name Harpke. For the veterans among your Harpke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Harpke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harpke in 1971 was 62, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harpke 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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