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Harbeson Family History

Harbeson Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Harbison.

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


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Where is the Harbeson family from?

You can see how Harbeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harbeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Harbeson families living in Warwickshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Harbeson's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Harbeson families in 1891.
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What did your Harbeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harbeson. 29% of Harbeson men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Harbeson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harbeson were Electrician and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Electrician
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 492 immigration records available for the last name Harbeson. 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 Harbeson. For the veterans among your Harbeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbeson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Harbeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Harbeson in 1961 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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