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Harpet Family History

Harpet 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: Harper, Harpe, Harpel, Harpst, Harvey, Hare, Harben, Garret, Hart

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Where is the Harpet family from?

You can see how Harpet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harpet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Harpet families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harpet's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Harpet families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harpet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Harpet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harpet. 47% of Harpet men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%

What Harpet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Harpet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpet 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Harpet. 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 44 military records available for the last name Harpet. For the veterans among your Harpet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpet lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Harpet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Harpet in 1963 was 74, and 17 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harpet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harpet 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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