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Harbeston Family History

Harbeston 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: Harbeson, Harston, Charleston, Harbison, Hambelton, Harben, Hazelton

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Where is the Harbeston family from?

You can see how Harbeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbeston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Harbeston families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Harbeston family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Harbeston's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Harbeston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harbeston 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 Harbeston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harbeston. 100% of Harbeston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Harbeston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Harbeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbeston 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 immigration records available for the last name Harbeston. 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 45 military records available for the last name Harbeston. For the veterans among your Harbeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbeston lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Harbeston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harbeston in 1943 was 25, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harbeston 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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