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Harshbarger Family History

Harshbarger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Hirschberger 1 and Compare Harshberger.

Americanized form of German Hirschberger 3 or Herschberger 1 surnames of ultimate Swiss German origin (see Hersberger).

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


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Where is the Harshbarger family from?

You can see how Harshbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harshbarger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Harshbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Harshbarger families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harshbarger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Harshbarger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harshbarger 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 Harshbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harshbarger. 21% of Harshbarger men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Harshbarger women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harshbarger were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Harshbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harshbarger 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Harshbarger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Harshbarger. For the veterans among your Harshbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harshbarger lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Harshbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Harshbarger in 1943 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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