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Harbeck Family History

Harbeck Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of several places and streams called Harbeck ‘marshy stream’.

South German (Bavaria): variant of Harbach.

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


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Where is the Harbeck family from?

You can see how Harbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Harbeck families living in Yorkshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Harbeck's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harbeck families in 1891.
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What did your Harbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harbeck. 24% of Harbeck men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Harbeck women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harbeck were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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

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What is the average Harbeck lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Harbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Harbeck in 1960 was 71, and 67 in 2004.

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