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Harpold Family History

Harpold Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harpole.

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


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Where is the Harpold family from?

You can see how Harpold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harpold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Harpold families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harpold's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Harpold families in 1891.
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What did your Harpold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harpold. 24% of Harpold men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Harpold women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harpold were Machinist and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%

What Harpold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Harpold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpold 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Harpold. 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 830 military records available for the last name Harpold. For the veterans among your Harpold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpold lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Harpold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Harpold in 1951 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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