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Harlbert Family History

Harlbert 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: Halbert, Harbert, Hurlbert, Albert, Herbert, Helbert, Hulbert

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Where is the Harlbert family from?

You can see how Harlbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harlbert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harlbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Harlbert families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Harlbert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Harlbert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harlbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Harlbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harlbert 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Harlbert. 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 10 military records available for the last name Harlbert. For the veterans among your Harlbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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