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Harbron Family History

Harbron Surname Meaning

metathesized variant of Harburn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Harbron family from?

You can see how Harbron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harbron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Harbron families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Harbron families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Harbron's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harbron families in 1891.
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What did your Harbron ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Steelworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harbron. 50% of Harbron men worked as a Steelworker and 83% of Harbron women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harbron were General Labourer and Boarding House Keeper.

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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

  • Steelworker
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Boarding House Keeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harbron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harbron 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Harbron. 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 338 military records available for the last name Harbron. For the veterans among your Harbron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harbron lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Harbron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Harbron in 1967 was 88, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harbron 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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