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Harpres Family History

Harpres 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: Harris, Harper, Harpe, Sharples, Harjes, Harre, Herres, Harrer

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Where is the Harpres family from?

You can see how Harpres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpres family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Harpres families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Harpres family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harpres's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Harpres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harpres 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 45 census records available for the last name Harpres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpres 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 Harpres. 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 military records available for the last name Harpres. For the veterans among your Harpres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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