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Harpan Family History

Harpan 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: Harman, Haran, Harpin, Hargan, Harlan, Harvan, Harben, Harden

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Where is the Harpan family from?

You can see how Harpan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harpan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Harpan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Harpan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Harpan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harpan 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 176 census records available for the last name Harpan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Harpan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Harpan. For the veterans among your Harpan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Harpan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Harpan in 1976 was 87, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harpan 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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