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Harber Family History

Harber Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harbour.

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


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Where is the Harber family from?

You can see how Harber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harber families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 212 Harber families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Harber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harber families in 1891.
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What did your Harber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harber. 17% of Harber men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Harber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harber were Gardener and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Gardener
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Harber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harber 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Harber. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Harber. For the veterans among your Harber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harber lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Harber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harber in 1943 was 25, and 75 in 2004.

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