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Harpole Family History

Harpole Surname Meaning

English (Kent): habitational name from either of the places called Harpole (Kent and Northamptonshire) from Old English horu ‘dirt’ + pōl ‘pool’.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Harpole family from?

You can see how Harpole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpole family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harpole families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Harpole families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Harpole's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Harpole families in 1891.
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What did your Harpole ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harpole. 100% of Harpole 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Harpole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpole 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Harpole. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harpole. For the veterans among your Harpole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpole lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Harpole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harpole in 1948 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harpole 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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