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Harshberger Family History

Harshberger Surname Meaning

Variant of Harshbarger a surname of German and Swiss German origin.

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


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Where is the Harshberger family from?

You can see how Harshberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harshberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harshberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Harshberger families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Harshberger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Harshberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harshberger 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 Harshberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Harshberger. 23% of Harshberger men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Harshberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harshberger were Carpenter and Nurse.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Nurse
    9%

What Harshberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Harshberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harshberger 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Harshberger. 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 Harshberger. For the veterans among your Harshberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harshberger lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Harshberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Harshberger in 1959 was 61, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harshberger 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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