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Harpenau Family History

Harpenau Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from an unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Harpenau family from?

You can see how Harpenau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpenau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Harpenau families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Harpenau families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Harpenau's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Harpenau families in 1891.
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What did your Harpenau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harpenau. 75% of Harpenau men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

What Harpenau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Harpenau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpenau 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Harpenau. 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 59 military records available for the last name Harpenau. For the veterans among your Harpenau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpenau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Harpenau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Harpenau in 1966 was 89, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harpenau 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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