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Harpus Family History

Harpus 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: Harcus, Hargus, Harps, Harris, Harp, Harper, Darius, Harcum, Harju

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Where is the Harpus family from?

You can see how Harpus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Harpus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Harpus families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harpus's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Harpus families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Harpus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Harpus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Harpus. For the veterans among your Harpus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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