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Harpp Family History

Harpp 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: Harp, Happ, Harpe, Harps, Hare, Hard, Karp, Hart, Haren, Happe

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Where is the Harpp family from?

You can see how Harpp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Harpp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Harpp families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Harpp's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Harpp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harpp 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 Harpp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harpp. 64% of Harpp men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Harpp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Harpp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpp 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Harpp. 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 93 military records available for the last name Harpp. For the veterans among your Harpp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Harpp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Harpp in 1964 was 84, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harpp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harpp 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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