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Harpeter Family History

Harpeter 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: Harpster, Harper, Carpenter, Haueter, Harter, Hartter, Harmeyer

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Where is the Harpeter family from?

You can see how Harpeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpeter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Harpeter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Harpeter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Harpeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harpeter 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 94 census records available for the last name Harpeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpeter 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Harpeter. 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 9 military records available for the last name Harpeter. For the veterans among your Harpeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpeter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harpeter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harpeter

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