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Harpine Family History

Harpine Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Herbein.

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


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Where is the Harpine family from?

You can see how Harpine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harpine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Harpine families living in Staffordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Harpine's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Harpine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harpine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Harpine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harpine. 37% of Harpine men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Harpine women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harpine were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harpine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpine 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Harpine. 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 188 military records available for the last name Harpine. For the veterans among your Harpine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Harpine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harpine in 1963 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

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