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Harbarton Family History

Harbarton 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: Warburton, Harston, Barbaro, Harton, Barton, Lamberton, Hambleton

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Where is the Harbarton family from?

You can see how Harbarton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbarton family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Harbarton families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Harbarton's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Harbarton families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Harbarton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbarton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Harbarton. 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 Harbarton. For the veterans among your Harbarton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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