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Harbester Family History

Harbester 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: Hardester, Herbster, Arbeiter, Harpster, Hardister, Bester, Ballester

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Where is the Harbester family from?

You can see how Harbester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbester family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Harbester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Harbester family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harbester's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harbester families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Harbester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbester 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Harbester. 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 25 military records available for the last name Harbester. For the veterans among your Harbester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbester lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Harbester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Harbester in 1977 was 68, and 55 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harbester 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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