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Harfst Family History

Harfst Surname Meaning

German: northern variant of Herbst.

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


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Where is the Harfst family from?

You can see how Harfst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harfst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Harfst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Harfst families living in Essex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Harfst's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Harfst families in 1891.
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What did your Harfst ancestors do for a living?

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

What Harfst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Harfst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harfst 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Harfst. 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 167 military records available for the last name Harfst. For the veterans among your Harfst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harfst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Harfst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Harfst in 1962 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harfst 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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