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Harbit Family History

Harbit 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: Harbin, Herbst, Harben, Hart, Harris, Harb, Hari, Hardt, Harkin

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Where is the Harbit family from?

You can see how Harbit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harbit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Harbit families living in Cumberland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Harbit's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Harbit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harbit 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 Harbit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harbit. 100% of Harbit 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harbit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbit 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Harbit. 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 238 military records available for the last name Harbit. For the veterans among your Harbit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbit lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Harbit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Harbit in 1962 was 87, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harbit 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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