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Harpster Family History

Harpster Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Herbster.

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


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Where is the Harpster family from?

You can see how Harpster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harpster family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Harpster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Harpster families living in Ohio. This was about 61% of all the recorded Harpster's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Harpster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harpster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Harpster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harpster. 21% of Harpster men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Harpster women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harpster were Labor and Housework.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Housework
    11%

What Harpster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Harpster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harpster 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Harpster. 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 Harpster. For the veterans among your Harpster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harpster lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Harpster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harpster in 1954 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harpster 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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