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Harbec Family History

Harbec 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: Harben, Harbeck, Harber, Harvey, Hare, Harden, Barber, Haren, Harper

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Where is the Harbec family from?

You can see how Harbec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbec family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Harbec families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Harbec family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Harbec's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Harbec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harbec 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 Harbec ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Harbec. 100% of Harbec men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Harbec women worked as a Commis.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%

What Harbec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Harbec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbec 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Harbec. 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 15 military records available for the last name Harbec. For the veterans among your Harbec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbec lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Harbec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Harbec in 1966 was 77, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harbec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harbec 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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