Harpestad Family History

Harpestad 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: Harstad, Hatlestad, Hillestad, Karlstad, Hardesty, Kallestad, Barstad, Harpenau, Restad, Haarstad

319	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
62	Military Records
30	Immigration Records
62	Census and Voter Lists
139	Member Trees

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Where is the Harpestad family from?

You can see how Harpestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Harpestad family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Harpestad's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Harpestad families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harpestad 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 Harpestad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harpestad.

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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.

Farm laborer

50%

Farmer

50%

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Census Record

There are 62 census records available for the last name Harpestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpestad census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Harpestad. 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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Military Records

There are 62 military records available for the last name Harpestad. For the veterans among your Harpestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpestad lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Harpestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Harpestad in 1972 was 86, and 84 in 2004.

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Harpestad Surname Meaning

Where is the Harpestad family from?

What did your Harpestad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harpestad.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farm laborer

50%

Farmer

50%

What Harpestad family records will you find?

What is the average Harpestad lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Harpestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Harpestad in 1972 was 86, and 84 in 2004.

Harpestad Family History

Harpestad Surname Meaning

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Harpestad Surname Meaning

612 record(s) for Harpestad

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Where is the Harpestad family from?

What did your Harpestad ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Harpestad family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Harpestad family history

What is the average Harpestad lifespan?

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