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Harbett Family History

Harbett 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: Garbett, Hargett, Harnett, Harbert, Harben, Hackett, Barrett, Garbutt

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Where is the Harbett family from?

You can see how Harbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harbett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Harbett families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harbett's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Harbett families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harbett 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 Harbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harbett. 100% of Harbett 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 Harbett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Harbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbett 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Harbett. 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 39 military records available for the last name Harbett. For the veterans among your Harbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Harbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Harbett in 1971 was 77, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harbett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harbett 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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