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Harbinson Family History

Harbinson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harbison.

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


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Where is the Harbinson family from?

You can see how Harbinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harbinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Harbinson families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Harbinson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harbinson families in 1891.
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What did your Harbinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harbinson. 67% of Harbinson men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 82% of Harbinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harbinson were General Labourer 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

  • Medical Practitioner
    67%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Trained Nurse Travelling
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Harbinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbinson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harbinson. 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 775 military records available for the last name Harbinson. For the veterans among your Harbinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbinson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Harbinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Harbinson in 1958 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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