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Harbar Family History

Harbar 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: Harber, Harbor, Harben, Haar, Barber, Akbar, Harper, Harman, Harker

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Where is the Harbar family from?

You can see how Harbar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Harbar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Harbar families living in Kent. This was about 53% of all the recorded Harbar's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Harbar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harbar 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 Harbar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harbar. 100% of Harbar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Harbar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbar 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Harbar. 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 49 military records available for the last name Harbar. For the veterans among your Harbar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Harbar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Harbar in 1971 was 50, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harbar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harbar 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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