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Harb Family History

Harb Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): from an ancient Arabic personal name based on the word ḥarb ‘war’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

German: possibly a topographic name for someone living by a swamp Old High German hor. It is also found in Switzerland.

Austrian German: nickname for a harsh, bitter, or unfriendly person from the South German adjective harb (Middle High German harw) ‘wicked, angry’.

This surname is also found in Slovenia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Harb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Harb families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Harb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harb families in 1891.
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What did your Harb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aircraft Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harb. 100% of Harb men worked as an Aircraft Fitter and 100% of Harb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Aircraft Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harb. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Harb. For the veterans among your Harb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harb lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Harb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Harb in 1951 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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