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Harbor Family History

Harbor Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Harbour.

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


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You can see how Harbor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harbor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Harbor families living in Middlesex. This was about 28% of all the recorded Harbor's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Harbor families in 1891.
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There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Harbor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbor 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Harbor. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Harbor. For the veterans among your Harbor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbor lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Harbor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Harbor in 1951 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harbor 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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