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Harple Family History

Harple Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Harpole.

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


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Where is the Harple family from?

You can see how Harple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harple family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Harple families living in Staffordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Harple's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Harple families in 1891.
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What did your Harple ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineers Blacksmith and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harple. 100% of Harple men worked as an Engineers Blacksmith and 100% of Harple women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Engineers Blacksmith
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harple 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Harple. 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 381 military records available for the last name Harple. For the veterans among your Harple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harple lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Harple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Harple in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harple 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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