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Harbaugh Family History

Harbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Harbach.

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


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Where is the Harbaugh family from?

You can see how Harbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Harbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Harbaugh families living in Essex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Harbaugh's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Harbaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Harbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harbaugh. 21% of Harbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Harbaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harbaugh were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Harbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbaugh 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Harbaugh. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Harbaugh. For the veterans among your Harbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbaugh lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Harbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harbaugh in 1944 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

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