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Harrobin Family History

Harrobin 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: Harroun, Harron, Harbin, Harben, Harris, Karabin, Marron, Harton

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Where is the Harrobin family from?

You can see how Harrobin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrobin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Harrobin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Harrobin families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Harrobin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harrobin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrobin 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 Harrobin ancestors do for a living?

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

What Harrobin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Harrobin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrobin 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Harrobin. 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 32 military records available for the last name Harrobin. For the veterans among your Harrobin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrobin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Harrobin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Harrobin in 1972 was 74, and 60 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harrobin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrobin 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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