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Harfin Family History

Harfin 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: Harkin, Hartin, Harlin, Hardin, Harwin, Harvin, Harpin, Harbin

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Where is the Harfin family from?

You can see how Harfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harfin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Harfin families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Harfin family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Harfin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Harfin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harfin 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 Harfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Harfin. 100% of Harfin men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Harfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harfin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Harfin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Harfin. For the veterans among your Harfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harfin lifespan?

Average Harfin life expectancy in 1945 was 46 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 37.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harfin 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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